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Senior CPU Performance Architect

NVIDIA

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/4/2026

Compensation

$184,000 - $356,500 per year

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Job description

This role involves driving the development of CPU technology for various applications including AI, deep learning, and high-performance computing. The position is part of the CPU performance architecture team at NVIDIA, focusing on performance analysis and benchmarking of CPU products. The team aims to push performance boundaries and improve future CPU designs based on findings from workload studies. Candidates will work on real-world use cases and collaborate with architects to enhance system performance.

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with CPU workloads and performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of performance test development and benchmarking for CPU and I/O.
  • Deep knowledge of CPU microarchitecture and system architecture.
  • Experience with the ARM instruction set architecture (ISA) is preferable but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Work on workload bring-up and performance analysis/projection, both on silicon and full-system simulator.
  • Study workloads for a wide range of markets, including AI/DL, CSP, HPC, and autonomous vehicles.
  • Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems.
  • Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on findings.
  • Benchmark NVIDIA’s CPU offerings against competition and suggest software or hardware improvements.

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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