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
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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The Senior Architect, GPU and SoC Modeling joins the Architecture Modelling group to innovate in graphics and parallel computing. In this role, you will model, analyze, and validate chip architectures and features to advance performance and efficiency. Daily responsibilities include designing and developing tools to simulate and verify models, creating test plans and infrastructure, and performing code coverage analysis. You will also mentor younger engineers, maintain coding practices, and help develop AI-based tools. Required technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, and build systems like CMAKE and make, alongside experience with GCC, MSVC, STL, and BOOST. Preferred expertise includes SystemC and TLM modeling. You will also utilize Docker, Jenkins, Python, and Perl to solve complex hardware modeling problems within a matrixed team environment.

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Skills

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

What you'll do

Model and analyze graphics and SoC algorithms and features.
Design, develop, and document tools to analyze, simulate, validate, and verify models.
Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures and features.
Perform code coverage analysis and reporting.
Mentor younger engineers and sustain high coding practices.
Evaluate and implement new modeling techniques and frameworks.
Develop AI-based tools to increase 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++ with 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 with the ability to work in a distributed team environment.
Experience in modeling and analysis of graphics and/or SoC algorithms and features.
Experience developing tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures or features.

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