Director, Server CPU Product Architecture

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$288,000–$437,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
25 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

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About Nvidia

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 · Director, Server CPU Product Architecture

As the Director, Server CPU Product Architecture, you will lead a team of senior architects to define and drive the product architecture for next-generation server CPUs from initial concept through launch. You will collaborate with system architecture, platform architecture, and product management teams to manage architectural trade-offs that impact data center performance. This role involves engaging directly with customers and partners to translate market needs and return on investment into engineering requirements across networking, software, and silicon teams. The position requires expertise in server or data center CPU/SoC architecture, including experience with x86 and Arm-based architectures. You will manage the product lifecycle while navigating competitive dynamics and industry trends. The work focuses on solving technical challenges within the AI factory by designing infrastructure that supports accelerated computing and large-scale AI lab requirements.

What you'll do

  • Lead the definition of next-generation server CPU product architecture from initial concept through launch.
  • Drive architectural trade-offs to optimize performance across the entire data center ecosystem.
  • Translate market needs and customer return on investment cases into technical engineering requirements.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams in networking, software, platform, and silicon engineering.
  • Manage a team of senior architects to deliver NVIDIA's CPU product strategy.
  • Represent the product roadmap to customers and senior executive leadership.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to anticipate future market movements.
  • Co-design silicon requirements directly with hyperscalers and large AI laboratories.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of experience in server or data center CPU/SoC architecture with multiple product generations shipped.
  • 7+ years of experience managing a team to deliver product strategy.
  • Experience partnering across architecture, engineering, and product organizations while building and scaling high-performing teams.
  • Experience owning products through their full lifecycle, including customer engagement and return on investment ownership.
  • Proven ability to supervise industry trends, technology trends, and competitive dynamics.
  • Experience co-designing silicon requirements directly with hyperscalers or large AI labs.
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience spanning both x86 and Arm-based server CPU architectures (preferred); background in accelerated computing or AI infrastructure (preferred).

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