CPU Performance Architect

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 174 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $236k

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Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and system-on-chip units, powering gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and artificial intelligence workloads. Industry: Semiconductors & AI Computing

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TL;DR · CPU Performance Architect

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As a CPU Performance Architect on the CPU Performance Architecture team, you will innovate and improve CPU performance through modern microarchitectural ideas. Your daily responsibilities include modeling potential improvements to determine merit and feasibility, implementing effective solutions, and collaborating with build, verification, and post-silicon teams to resolve critical issues related to timing, power, and area. You will partner with lead microarchitects to meet specific core targets while advocating for microarchitectural ideas across various mediums. The role requires a deep understanding of brand new CPU microarchitecture and architecture, specifically in areas like Front End, Midcore, and Memory Subsystem. Candidates must possess experience in performance modeling, debugging, and demonstrating innovative ideas. This position focuses on the technical challenge of optimizing CPU core performance, area, and power for advanced computing applications.

Skills

CPU Microarchitecture Performance Modeling Front End CPU Uarch Midcore CPU Uarch Memory Subsystem Verification Debugging

What you'll do

Innovate and improve CPU performance using modern microarchitectural ideas.
Model potential improvements to determine their technical merit and feasibility.
Implement effective solutions in coordination with build, verification, and post-silicon teams.
Resolve critical issues related to timing, power, and area for flawless implementation.
Partner with lead microarchitects to meet specific performance, area, and power targets.
Advocate for microarchitectural ideas by communicating benefits and drawbacks across various mediums.
Drive the microarchitecture segment by leading initiatives and demonstrating technical leadership.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Deep understanding of brand new CPU microarchitecture and architecture.
Proven track record of CPU microarchitectural innovation across Front End, Midcore, and Memory Subsystem areas.
Experience in performance modeling, debugging, and demonstrating the merit of innovative ideas.
Ability to collaborate with build and verification teams to implement microarchitectural improvements.
At least 8 years of experience in a frontline role within brand new CPU projects.
Strong critical thinking, communication, and advocacy abilities.
Experience leading microarchitecture segments and driving initiatives (preferred).

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