The Senior CPU Workloads & Simulation Architect will join the CPU performance architecture team at NVIDIA to enhance CPU architectures for various applications including AI and gaming. The role focuses on researching and implementing mechanisms for analyzing complex applications in simulation. The architect will also contribute to the development of functional and performance models of ARM-based systems. This position requires strong collaboration and communication skills to support other architects in workload studies.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 12 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience with CPU workload methodology including state capture and replay
• Knowledge of CPU and system architecture and microarchitecture
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Research, architect, implement, and evaluate mechanisms for capturing and studying complex applications suitable for CPU analysis in simulation.
• Implement tools, processes, and systems for collecting traces and checkpoints for complex multi-threaded heterogeneous applications.
• Support other architects in using tools to study workloads.
• Contribute to developing functional and performance models of ARM-based systems.
• Focus on infrastructure for recording and replaying workload sequences for performance and power analysis.
• Stay updated on industry and academic guidelines relating to simulation and architectural analysis.

• Employees at NVIDIA are often offered comprehensive, day-one benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) with auto-enrollment. Many roles also have generous time off and holidays, donation matching (up to $10,000), and a wide menu of extras like FSAs, commuter benefits, legal and identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and wellness discounts. Optional programs can include student-loan and home-purchase support, plus family care resources and expert medical services.