Senior Architect, GPU and SoC Modeling

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Senior Architect, GPU and SoC Modeling

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As a Senior Architect, GPU and SoC Modeling within the Architecture Modelling group, you will collaborate with world-class architects to perform modeling, analysis, and validation of chip architectures and features designed to advance performance and efficiency. Your daily responsibilities include documenting, designing, and developing tools to simulate and verify graphics or SoC algorithms, as well as creating test plans and infrastructure for new features while mentoring junior engineers. You will utilize C, C++, Python, Perl, and SystemC with TLM to build models, while leveraging Docker, Jenkins, and build systems like CMake and Make. The role focuses on the technical challenge of modeling complex hardware architectures to improve graphics and parallel computing performance. You will also evaluate new modeling techniques and develop AI-based tools to increase overall development efficiency across various teams.

Skills

C++ C SystemC TLM Python Perl Docker Jenkins CMake Make GCC MSVC STL Boost Computer Architecture GPU SoC Parallel Computing

What you'll do

Model and analyze graphics and SoC algorithms and features.
Design, develop, and maintain tools to analyze, simulate, validate, and verify chip architectures.
Develop test plans and testing infrastructure for new hardware features.
Perform code coverage analysis and reporting for architectural models.
Mentor junior engineers and enforce high coding standards.
Evaluate and implement new modeling techniques and frameworks.
Develop AI-based tools to improve engineering efficiency.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of relevant work experience, or an MS with 5+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
Strong programming ability in C++ and C.
Understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make), toolchains (GCC, MSVC), and libraries (STL, BOOST).
Computer Architecture background with experience in modeling with SystemC & TLM (preferred).
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, and Perl.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for a distributed team environment.

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