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Principal CPU Power Architect

NVIDIA

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Hillsboro, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/17/2026

Compensation

$272,000 - $431,250 per year

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Job description

This role is focused on driving the development of CPU technology for various applications including AI, deep learning, and high-performance computing. The CPU architecture team at NVIDIA is seeking an expert to bridge the gap between architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design. The position involves analyzing power trade-offs and proposing improvements for custom CPU cores. The successful candidate will contribute to innovations that enhance performance and efficiency across NVIDIA's technology stack.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 15 or more years of relevant experience.
  • Extensive background in CPU architecture.
  • Solid understanding of power consumption and power efficiency concepts.
  • Experience in RTL development.
  • Detailed understanding of process technologies and circuit design.
  • Well versed in low power techniques that span the entire stack from software, architecture, RTL, VLSI, and process.

Responsibilities

  • Bridge the gap between architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design.
  • Serve as subject matter expert on power delivery/regulators, power gating, di/dt, and thermal throttling.
  • Analyze power trade-offs for different die stacking and packaging proposals.
  • Propose and drive improvements related to power and power methodology for custom CPU cores.

Benefits

  • 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.

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