Principal CPU Power Architect
Core
Design high-performance, high-frequency server-class processors by bridging CPU architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design to optimize power, frequency, and thermal constraints.
Role type
Principal CPU Power Architect (IC)
Builds
Custom CPU cores for NVIDIA Grace and Vera server platforms
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Architecture / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
CPU architecture, RTL design, physical design, power delivery/regulators, power gating, thermal throttling, die stacking, advanced packaging, process technology, circuit design, power management across SW/RTL/VLSI stack
Preferred skills
PhD, research experience, GPU/SOC design knowledge
Technologies
Custom CPU cores, Grace CPU Superchip, Vera CPU
Responsibilities
Bridge architecture, RTL, and physical design; serve as SME on power delivery and thermal issues; analyze power trade-offs for die stacking and packaging; drive high-frequency design and power methodology improvements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
