Senior System Simulation Architect

Nvidia

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CAAustin, TXHillsboro, ORDurham, NC
Salary: $184,000–$287,500 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 20 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 System Simulation Architect

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As a Senior System Simulation Architect within the CPU performance architecture team, you will develop full-system functional models designed to execute complex multi-threaded heterogeneous CPU and GPU workloads. Your daily responsibilities include integrating functional models with RTL simulators, emulators, hardware, and detailed performance models. You will bring up system and application software, including firmware, Linux, drivers, and benchmarks, while porting and extending software to meet specific workload simulation needs. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with experience in functional simulators, low-level software development, and the ARM ISA. You will support architects in driving next-generation CPU designs for artificial intelligence, deep learning, high-performance computing, gaming, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles by solving complex performance and architectural challenges.

Skills

C C++ Python ARM ISA Linux Firmware Drivers RTL FPGA CUDA Pytorch TensorFlow SimPoint HPC Deep Learning System Simulation

What you'll do

Develop full-system functional models for complex multi-threaded heterogeneous CPU/GPU workloads.
Integrate functional models with RTL simulators, emulators, hardware, and detailed performance models.
Bring up system and application software including firmware, Linux, drivers, and benchmarks in simulation.
Port and develop system software such as firmware, OS, and drivers to meet workload simulation needs.
Support CPU architects and performance engineers in using functional models and emulation to drive next-generation architectures.
Execute debugging for both system software/firmware and application software.

What we're looking for

BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS or equivalent experience.
6 or more years of relevant experience.
Excellent C/C++/Python programming skills.
Experience in development of functional simulators and/or low-level software (OS, firmware, drivers) (preferred).
Excellent debugging skills for both system software/firmware and application software.
Experience with the ARM ISA.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Experience with hardware emulators, FPGAs, or CPU workload analysis (preferred).

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