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Principal CPU Performance Architect

NVIDIA

US, CA, Santa Clara · On-site · relocation$22,667–35,938 gross/mofull-timeNVIDIA Careers (offices abroad)

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people.

Responsibilities

  • Innovating and improving CPU performance through modern microarchitectural ideas.
  • Modeling potential improvements to determine their merit and feasibility.
  • Implementing effective solutions and collaborating closely with build, verification, and post-silicon teams.
  • Resolving critical issues related to timing, power, and area to achieve flawless implementation.
  • Partnering with lead microarchitects to meet the CPU core’s performance, area, and power targets.
  • Advocating for microarchitectural ideas, communicating their benefits and drawbacks in various mediums.
  • Driving the microarchitecture segment with enthusiasm and energy, leading by example.
  • What we need to see
  • Deep understanding of brand new CPU microarchitecture and architecture.
  • Proven track record of CPU microarchitectural innovation across areas such as Front End CPU Uarch, Midcore CPU Uarch, and Memory Subsystem CPU Uarch.

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    7 Oct 2026
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