Senior Compute Kernel Architect, GPU Power

Nvidia

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On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$184,000–$287,500 / yr
Posted
60 days ago

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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 Compute Kernel Architect, GPU Power

NVIDIA seeks a Compute Kernel Performance Architect to join its core GPU performance team at a senior level, focusing on enhancing power consumption analysis and stress testing of CUDA kernels across various subsystems. This role involves designing worst-case current draw scenarios for compute, memory, and I/O operations, collaborating with hardware architects to validate PDN assumptions, and building microbenchmarks to assess voltage stability issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GPU kernel development, extensive experience with CUDA and C++, proficiency in profiling tools like Nsight Compute, and knowledge of power delivery networks and di/dt effects. Additionally, hands-on experience with post-silicon power characterization and scripting for data analysis is crucial. This position offers the opportunity to influence future GPU architecture decisions by bridging software and hardware disciplines within NVIDIA’s expansive ecosystem, where GPUs are pivotal in both gaming and AI computing advancements.

What you'll do

  • Design CUDA kernels to enhance GPU power consumption by targeting worst-case current draw.
  • Validate PDN assumptions with hardware architects using di/dt specifications to identify weak points.
  • Develop a library of power stress microbenchmarks for various GPU functional units.
  • Analyze trade-offs between kernel throughput, power efficiency, and voltage stability for future GPUs.
  • Ensure alignment of power stress methodologies from pre-silicon simulation through post-silicon validation.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years experience in GPU kernel development with CUDA programming.
  • Strong skills in CUDA and C++ programming, including assembly or PTX level optimization.
  • Proficiency with GPU performance profiling tools like Nsight Compute and nvprof.
  • Deep understanding of GPU architecture and PDN design principles.
  • Experience writing power stress microbenchmarks for worst-case scenarios.
  • Direct experience with post-silicon power characterization using lab equipment.
  • Knowledge of DVFS, AVFS features and their interaction with kernel behavior.

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