Power Optimization Engineer – New College Grad 2026 at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, GPU, Networking, AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

  • Pursuing BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields with coursework or experience in AI
  • Strong understanding of concepts of energy consumption, estimation, data movement and low power design
  • Strong coding/automation skills, preferably in Python, Perl, and C++
  • Strong analytical skills with go-getter attitude
  • Familiarity with Verilog and ASIC design principles, including knowledge of Power Artist, PTPX (Prime Power RTL, RTL Architect)
  • Previous internships and/or work on Power Optimization would be beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Use internally developed tools and industry standard pre-silicon gate-level and RTL power analysis tools, to help improve product power efficiency
  • Use Artificial intelligence to deliver RTL and/or Architecture Power optimization solutions
  • Develop and share best practices for performing pre-silicon power analysis
  • Perform comparative power analysis, to spot trends and anomalies, that warrant more scrutiny
  • Interact with architects and RTL designers to help them interpret their power data and identify power bugs; drive them to implement fixes
  • Select and run a wide variety of workloads for power analysis
  • Prototype a new architectural feature in Verilog and analyze power

Skills

RTL Design
Power Analysis
Verilog
AI
Gate-Level Analysis
Micro-architecture
ASIC Design
Pre-silicon Power Analysis

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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