Senior CPU Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. NVIDIA scores B on the Alion truth index.
NVIDIA is looking for creative CPU architect to join us in architecting world class RISC-V based micro-processor.
We are a team responsible for building world-class RISC-V based embedded CPU for NVIDIA GPU and Tegra SOC.
As a senior CPU architect for the micro-processor IP team, you will focus on the architecture definition of the RISC-V based CPU, you will work with system software teams and system architects, to understand use case requirements, architecture definitions, to build micro-architecture to fulfill all architecture requirements, to improve the performance, power efficiency of the CPU, to deliver bug-free CPU to both GPU and Tegra SOC, help bringing NVIDIA products to another level. You will be able to work with world-class CPU architects in the industry to develop in-house instruction set extensions.
What you'll be doing:
- Work with CPU architects, to define architecture/micro architecture for next generation of in-house RISC-V CPU
- Explore solutions to improve performance, power efficiency
- To build the design, make sure it meets all requirements, and deliver to CPU to users
What we need to see:
- BS / MS in electrical / computer engineering and related or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years with MS or 5+ years with BS working experience on design of CPU/DSP/Vector processor or related area
- Familiar with at least one CPU architecture (ARM, RISC-V, x86, Power, MIPS)
- Deep understanding in Verilog
- Bachelors, masters, or PhDs of computer science, electronics engineering, and relevant or equivalent majors are welcome.
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