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In this role, you will work closely with software, architecture, RTL, physical design, and validation teams to identify power-saving opportunities, guide key design trade-offs, and ensure our CPUs achieve aggressive performance-per-watt goals. You will apply strong technical expertise in power analysis, modeling, and optimization while using silicon data to validate assumptions and refine future designs. Success in this position also requires excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to influence cross-functional teams and help deliver highly efficient CPU products.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nPre-silicon Power Estimation: Model and estimate CPU power at C-model, RTL, and netlist stages using industry-standard tools.\nPower Optimization: Identify inefficiencies and drive design improvements in collaboration with architects, RTL designers, and PD engineers.\nTest Development: Create targeted power characterization tests (e.g., peak power, di/dt stress patterns) for both simulation and silicon.\nSilicon Validation: Set up power measurement equipment and measure CPU power and performance in the lab; correlate silicon results with pre-silicon estimate to refine models.\nCross-functional Collaboration: Partner with multiple engineering disciplines to achieve optimal power efficiency without compromising performance.\nWhat we need to see:\nBS/MS in EE, CE, or CS or equivalent experience.\n5+ years of experience working in ASIC power measurement and optimization.\nStrong understanding of leakage and dynamic power in VLSI circuits.\nExperience with RTL and netlist power analysis tools such as Power Artist, PrimeTime PX, or equivalent.\nFamiliarity with CPU microarchitecture and its impact on power (CPU pipeline design, out-of-order execution, cache hierarchy, branch prediction).\nWays to stand out from the crowd:\nProficiency in using AI tools for automation and data analysis.\nExperience with DVFS, clock gating, power gating, and multi-voltage domain design.\nKnowledge of lab instrumentation for power measurement.\nStrong communication skills for cross-team technical discussions.\nNVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, delivering breakthroughs in AI, HPC, and advanced system design. Our technologies power transformative applications across industries - from robotics and autonomous vehicles to healthcare and climate research.\nWith the introduction of the Grace and Vera CPU Superchips, NVIDIA has expanded into the CPU server market, complementing our world-class GPUs and SoCs. These CPUs play a critical role in orchestrating complex workloads with exceptional performance-per-watt efficiency. The CPU architecture team is driving innovations that integrate seamlessly with NVIDIA’s broader technology stack, enabling faster AI model training, efficient data processing, and scalable cloud deployments.\nYour 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.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until November 1, 2026.This posting is for an existing vacancy.\nNVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.\nNVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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