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NVIDIA

GPU/SOC Low-Power Feature Architect

Santa Clara, CA and 3 more · Remote (US) · Senior

Sites: Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, Hillsboro, OR, Arizona

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Hardware
Industry
Semiconductor

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GPU/SOC Low-Power Feature Architect role in NVIDIA’s HW ArchDev group focusing on high-speed interconnects, power optimization, and cross-team design and debug in US locations; base salary ranges based on level and location, with equity and benefits.

$168,000–$310,500 / year · Equity · 10+ years · BS or MS in EE/CE or equivalent

Required

  • high-speed IOs
  • NVLink/NVLink-C2C
  • power management
  • system-level interconnect
  • firmware/driver interaction with HW
  • power modeling
  • bringup/debug
  • collaboration across teams

Preferred

  • experience with HSIO bugs
  • interconnect power optimization
  • system architecture awareness

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • PTO
  • equity

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Employer description

NVIDIA Silicon Co-Design Group is seeking a versatile engineer to be part of the HW ArchDev team. The SSG team is uniquely positioned to have an end-to-end view of the product development cycle - from early arch definition, through bringup, to product release.

Our ArchDev arm is a hub for all silicon and system-level feature development, cost-benefit analysis, system integration solutions, and system POR alignment.  As a member of this team, you will dive into next-gen high-speed interconnects like NVLink and NVLink-C2C to make advancements in efficiency and stability. This position offers the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company, impacting product lines ranging from artificial intelligence to consumer graphics to self-driving cars and more.

What you’ll be doing:

Contribute to the design of the next generation of high-speed IOs, including NVLink and NVLink-C2C.Responsible for IO power optimizations and continuing to push energy efficiency.Ensure interoperability with connected devices and system components in complex interconnect topologiesDeep dive into technically challenging HSIO bugs and help drive debug efforts across various teamsWork closely and proactively with other engineering teams such as system architects, mixed signal and design, DGX, software/firmware, HW/SW QA, operations, and AE teams to drive design, development, debug, and release of next-generation products.
What we need to see:

BS or MS degree in EE/CE or equivalent experienceMinimum 10 years working on capacity - power management, use case analysis, perf/power modeling, bringup, and/or debug.Ownership and working experience in some of the following areas:Experience with system-level and interconnect power management optimizationsSilicon and platform-level power modeling for active/idle use casesUnderstanding of firmware/driver structures and their interaction with HW.Track record of influence, leadership, and collaboration across multiple teams towards a unified goal.Strong EE fundamentals, knowledgeable in computer architecture, high-speed interfaces, timing analysis, process variations, statistical error rates, and power analysis.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We welcome you to join our team with some of the most hard-working people in the world working together to promote rapid growth. Are you passionate about becoming a part of a best-in-class team supporting the latest in GPU and AI technology? If so, we want to hear from you.

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 264,500 USD for Level 4, and 196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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