Senior CPU Design Engineer

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Research & Development • Systems Design • $168,000 PA - $310,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Senior CPU Design Engineer to design leading-edge CPUs for diverse applications, from consumer graphics to AI. Responsibilities include micro-architecture definition, RTL implementation, ensuring design functionality, optimizing performance and power, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting hardware engineering activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CPU subsystem design, RTL development, and VLSI, along with proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, scripting languages, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • 8+ years experience in micro-architecture and RTL development
  • Proficient in logic design, Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Understanding of physical design and VLSI
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with scripting languages (Perl, Python)
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous benefits package

Job Details

We are looking for a Senior CPU Design Engineer! NVIDIA is seeking best-in-class CPU Design Engineers to design the world’s leading CPUs. This position offers you the opportunity to have a real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company, designing for product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars and the growing field of artificial intelligence. NVIDIA is a “learning machine” that constantly evolves by adapting to new opportunities that are hard to pursue, that only we can take on, and that matter to the world. We have crafted a team of excellent 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. 

The NVIDIA CPU team is looking for inquisitive, motivated engineers with design experience to build ground-breaking CPUs. As a senior member of our design team, you will be responsible for the micro-architecture, design and implementation of high-performance, low power CPUs. You will work closely with fellow design engineers, architects, verification engineers, and physical design engineers to accomplish your tasks. 

Whatyouwillbedoing: 

  • Drive the micro-architecture definition, feasibility studies and documentation of CPU sub-systems. 

  • Implement in RTL and coordinate execution with the verification team to ensure that the design is functional. 

  • Exercise logic design skills to optimize and meet performance, timing and power targets. 

  • Deliver a synthesis/timing clean design while working with the physical design team ensuring a routable and physically implementable design. 

  • Support hardware engineering activities including chip floor plan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly, timing closure, power and noise analysis, and back-end verification. 

  • Develop flows and tools as necessary in support of design activities. 

Whatweneedtosee: 

  • BS or MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering (or equivalent experience). 

  • 8+ years of proven experience in micro-architecture and RTL development of complex, high speed designs, ideally in CPU subsystems. 

  • Exposure to Computer Architecture and Digital Systems design. 

  • Highly proficient in logic design, Verilog and/or SystemVerilog, with a deep understanding of physical design and VLSI. 

  • Strengths in scripting languages such as Perl, Python. 

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills. 

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We employ some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world. Are you passionate about becoming a part of an outstanding team supporting the latest in CPU technology? If so, we want to hear from you. 

#LI-Hybrid 

The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 310,500 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. NVIDIA accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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.

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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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