Location
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Hillsboro, OR
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/17/2026
Compensation
$272,000 - $431,250 per year
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Nvidia Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
355
FY2026
Approval rate
99.2%
FY2026
LCA certified
7,667
FY2026
Entry-level share
11.9%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-37%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-83%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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