We are looking for a Principal Architect for SoC and System performance modelling.
The NVIDIA Architecture Modeling group is looking for architects and software developers to join our various architecture efforts. 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
Work in a matrixed environment, across the different modelling teams, to document, design, develop tools to analyze and simulate, validate, and verify models
Familiarize with the different models (functional and performance) that are used at NVIDIA and help with feature implementation as required.
Develop tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features and code coverage analysis and reporting
Mentor early engineers and help sustain good coding practices.
Learn about newer modelling techniques and frameworks, evaluate the best solution for our needs and work with your manager to drive the change
What we need to see:
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering)
15+ years of relevant work experience or MS with 12+ years of experience or PhD with 7+ years of 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 modeling with C++ and or SystemC (TLM) and familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, Python, Perl
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a distributed team environment.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
- 15+ years relevant experience (or MS with 12+ years, or PhD with 7+ years)
- Strong programming ability in C++ and C
- Experience with build systems (CMAKE, make)
- Familiarity with toolchains (GCC, MSVC)
- Experience with libraries (STL, BOOST)
- Computer architecture background with modeling experience using C++ and/or SystemC (TLM)
- Familiarity with Docker and Jenkins
- Scripting experience with Python and Perl
- Experience developing tests, test plans, testing infrastructure, and code coverage analysis/reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in distributed teams; mentoring junior engineers
NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.
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NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”
