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This position offers you the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have crafted a team of outstanding people stretching around the globe, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nTechnical leadership role to define/plan/implement/execute performance verification strategy of sophisticated CPU designs\n\nAbility to delve into lowest level details of CPU unit design specification, implementation and it's performance impact\n\nInteractions with architect and design engineers to define detailed scope of micro architectural features\n\nDraft detailed performance testplans\n\nDefine/Create scalable micros to validate features\n\nBuild infra/tooling needed for efficient performance correlation debug\n\nAbility to lead and provide detailed technical guidance to junior engineers\n\nAgility to work on multiple tasks/projects\n\nWhat we need to see:\nBS/MS or equivalent experience\n\n12+ years of experience\n\nBackground with CPU micro architecture\n\nExperience with workload analysis\n\nProficient of script language like Perl, Python\n\nWorking knowledge of C/C++\n\nGood communication skills and ability & desire to work as a team player are a must\n\nWays to stand out from the crowd:\nExperience leading performance validation of major blocks of CPU pipeline\n\nExperience with ARM A64, X86 Architectures\n\nWith competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.\nYour base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:196,000 USD - 310,500 USD for Level 5; and 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD for Level 6.\nYou will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nApplications for this job will be accepted at least until November 7, 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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