Principal System Architect, GPU at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

NVIDIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • Over 15 years in SoC architecture development or similar technical leadership roles
  • Proven track record of defining and delivering multiple high-volume SoC systems (such as CPU, GPU, modem, networking or similar)
  • Proficiency in evaluating power/performance and architectural modeling in high-level programming languages
  • Strong understanding of SoC system fundamentals, including memory hierarchy, coherency, clocking, power domains, boot and reset, test, and debug methodologies
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up, debug and tuning
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across organizations
  • Outstanding documentation, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Master's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject area: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive architecture for complex, high-volume GPU products, ensuring they meet ambitious performance and scalability goals
  • Perform and guide power and performance evaluation, trade-off assessments, and architectural modeling to identify optimal chip, package and system construction
  • Lead improvements in architecture, methodology and tools to improve the scalability of the system, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Specify and optimize SoC subsystems such as memory architecture, test infrastructure and power management
  • Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design, firmware, and software teams to successfully implement and integrate system components
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation of SoC architecture, specifications, and development trade-offs
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers, encouraging a culture of excellence and innovation

Skills

SoC Architecture
GPU Design
Power Performance Evaluation
Architectural Modeling
Memory Architecture
Power Management
RTL
Verification
Physical Design
Firmware
Software Integration

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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