Senior Architect, NVLink

Nvidia

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Work type
On-site
Location
Westford, MA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
15 days ago
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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

Nvidia currently has 1623 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Architect, NVLink

The Senior Architect, NVLink will join a team responsible for defining next generation communications standards and products building on current NVLink technology. This role involves researching and crafting architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication while optimizing for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency. You will develop initial product requirements, define interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and the rest of the chip, and drive implementation across design, verification, firmware, and software teams. Key responsibilities include architectural modeling, validation, documentation, and defining NVLink fabric architecture with switch teams. Candidates must possess an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, plus experience in ASIC design processes, processor and I/O architecture, and proficiency in C++ and Verilog.

What does a Architect earn?

Median $225000 from 45 postings across 26 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Research and craft architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication optimizing for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency.
  • Define interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and the rest of the chip with other design teams.
  • Perform architectural modeling, validation, definition, and documentation for next-generation communications standards.
  • Drive implementation across design, verification, firmware, and software teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Define NVLink fabric architecture in coordination with switch teams.
  • Define network configuration and management flows for the interconnect technology.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • At least 8+ years of relevant experience in some combination of architecture, design, and verification.
  • Firsthand work experience with innovative ASIC design processes.
  • Proven experience completing and shipping multiple projects.
  • Skilled in processor and I/O architecture.
  • Programming abilities in C++ and Verilog.

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