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Principal CPU Architect - High-Performance and Physical Design
NVIDIA
US, CA, Santa Clara +2 more · On-site · relocation$22,667–35,938 gross/mofull-timeNVIDIA Careers (offices abroad)
We are seeking a senior CPU architect with deep experience designing high-performance, high-frequency server-class processors. This role focuses on the interaction between CPU architecture, power-performance optimization, and physical design.
Responsibilities
- Bridge the gap between architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design.
- Serve as subject matter expert on power delivery/regulators, power gating, di/dt, and thermal throttling.
- Analyze power trade-offs for different die stacking and packaging proposals.
- Propose and drive improvements related to high-frequency design and power methodology for our custom CPU cores.
- What we need to see
- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 15 or more years of relevant experience.
- Extensive background in CPU architecture and high-frequency server CPU design.
- Solid understanding of power dissipation, delivery, and efficiency concepts.
- Detailed understanding of process technologies and circuit design.
Languages
- Work format
- On-site
- Seniority
- Lead
- Posted
- 7 Oct 2026
- Last verified
- In the last 5 days
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