Power Architect - New College Grad 2026

Nvidia

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA · Austin, TX Posted 18 days ago $116,000–$189,750 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior GPU Architect specializing in power management solutions for NVIDIA's cutting-edge products, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement energy-efficient strategies for future GPUs. Your daily tasks include researching and developing innovative solutions to complex power efficiency challenges across various use cases such as deep learning training, autonomous driving systems, gaming, video playback, and idle states. You will leverage machine learning techniques to create highly accurate models of GPU performance and power consumption, contributing to the overall energy efficiency of NVIDIA’s products. Ideal candidates possess a master's degree or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering, along with experience in low-power architectures, performance simulators, and tools like Design Compiler, PTPX, and Power Artist. Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as TensorFlow, Pandas, and PyTorch is also essential for this role.

Skills

Python TensorFlow Pandas NumPy PyTorch Design Compiler PTPX Power Artist

What you'll do

  • Design GPU power management features for NVIDIA products.
  • Develop system-level power management solutions for future GPUs.
  • Address energy efficiency challenges across diverse GPU applications.
  • Implement machine learning techniques to create accurate power models.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to study and implement power strategies.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering required.
  • Experience in designing GPU power management solutions and strategies.
  • Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
  • Knowledge of performance simulators and low-power architecture techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment for measurement and analysis.
  • Background in low power architecture, power modeling, and deep learning preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $116,000–$189,750 range sits above 30% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$136,725–$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$151,256–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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

Nvidia currently has 801 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $184,000–$287,500 across 797 roles with salary data.

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