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$152k–$288k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Equity
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The role involves modeling and analysis of SoC and system algorithms across datacenter, automotive, and client products. You will guide modeling teams to deliver high-quality functional models and collaborate with EDA partners to align on technologies.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with over 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have strong C++ programming skills and a background in computer architecture and modeling.
Full job description
NVIDIA Architecture Modeling group is looking for Architects, Functional Modeling Engineers, and Simulation experts to join various architecture efforts across GPU/ SOC Architecture teams. A key part of NVIDIA's strength is to innovate in parallel computing fields, delivering the highest performance in the world for high-performance computing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our SoC and Systems architecture and maintain our leadership. In this position, you will be working with other world-class architects on modeling, analysis and validation of chip & system architectures and features that advance the state of art in performance and efficiency.
What you'll be doing:
Modeling and analysis of SoC & Systems algorithms and features, across datacenter, automotive, and client products
Build and deliver platforms for SOC's that enable left shift for the SW teams aligned with project milestones
Work closely with the SOC architects and guide modeling teams to deliver high-quality functional models that involve SOC+GPU use cases
Collaborate with our EDA partners to align on customer-facing technologies
Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features and code coverage analysis and reporting
Ensure alignment between the various modeling teams at NVIDIA, GPU modeling teams, and modeling teams overseas
What we need to see:
Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related relevant field (or equivalent experience) with 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Strong programming ability: C++, C along with a good understanding of build systems (CMAKE, make) , toolchains (GCC, MSVC) and libraries (STL, BOOST)
Computer Architecture background with experience in modelling with SystemC & TLM preferred
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 30, 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.
Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.
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