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
Posted: 128 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 3 days ago
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 System Simulation Architect

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As a Senior System Simulation Architect on the CPU performance architecture team, you will develop full-system functional models capable of running complex multi-threaded heterogeneous workloads with a specific focus on the CPU subsystem. You will integrate functional models from various frameworks with RTL simulators, emulators, hardware, and detailed performance models while bringing up system and application software including firmware, Linux, drivers, and benchmarks for deep learning and high-performance computing. The role requires expert C/C++ and Python programming skills, experience in developing functional simulators or low-level software, and proficiency with the ARM ISA. You will also utilize tools like FPGAs and perform workload analysis using SimPoint. Your work addresses the technical challenge of pushing performance boundaries for CPU products to support advanced computing needs across artificial intelligence, gaming, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Develop full-system functional models for multi-threaded heterogeneous CPU/GPU workloads.
Integrate functional models with RTL simulators, emulators, and hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Bring up system and application software including firmware, Linux, and drivers in simulation environments.
Port and extend system software to meet specific workload simulation requirements.
Support architects and engineers by providing functional and performance models for next-generation CPU designs.
Debug complex issues across system software, firmware, and high-level applications.

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 such as OS, firmware, and drivers.
Excellent debugging skills for both system software/firmware and application software.
Experience with the ARM ISA.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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