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NVIDIA

Principal Power and Performance Architect

NVIDIA · Santa Clara, California, US
full-timestaff (15-25 yrs)Posted 20d ago
Hardware EngineeringIC5IC + ManagementHybrid
StackPower Management ArchitectureSilicon Power AnalysisTransistor/Device PhysicsPower ModelingPower MeasurementPerformance CharacterizationPower OptimizationProduct BinningData AnalysisStatisticsSilicon BringupPost-Silicon ValidationFrequency CharacterizationCPU ArchitectureGPU ArchitectureSoC ArchitectureHW-SW Co-DesignATESystem Architecture

Summary

Senior-level Power and Performance Architect role at NVIDIA's Silicon Solutions Team, responsible for architecting next-generation power management features and solutions spanning silicon design, software, and system-level integration across datacenter and client products.

About the role

As one of the technology industry's most desirable employers, NVIDIA has been redefining accelerated computing, computer graphics, and leading the Artificial Intelligence revolution. NVIDIA's innovation is fueled by its great technology and amazing people. We are seeking a Senior Power and Performance Architect to influence, innovate and drive next generation power management and power features to market. As part of the Silicon Solutions Team, we architect and deliver groundbreaking system solutions that integrate all aspects of the system from silicon design, software design to operations and final deployment in multiple market segments that NVIDIA serves. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with multiple organizations in the company and grow your career in a high-impact role. We need a passionate, hard-working, and creative individual to lead the power features all the way from architecture to delivering the features on the final product.

What you'll be doing:

  • Architect next generation power management features and solutions, through system architecture, design, and productization; working with multi-functional teams across the company.

  • Evaluate industry direction and use cases; identify opportunities and challenges in the area of power management and optimization to drive the future roadmap to build competitive products.

  • Drive initiatives for system-level power optimizations spanning across silicon, platform, software, manufacturing, and product systems; for products ranging from large-scale datacenters to low-power client devices.

  • Lead the team for power feature requirements and schedule from architecture to silicon phase of projects, incorporating silicon feedback to improve the next generation.

  • Develop methodologies for power modeling and measurement, characterization of power features, correlate silicon behavior with simulations, and provide design feedback.

  • Work alongside system architects, designers, marketing teams, chip and board designers, software/firmware engineers, HW/SW applications engineering, process/reliability authorities, ATE engineers, sales, and silicon operations, in a fast-paced, high-energy, collaborative work environment to bring industry-defining products to market.

What we need to see:

  • MS or PhD in EE, CE, CS, Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • Proven experience of 15+ years in the area of silicon and product power and power management.

  • Expertise and deep understanding in the areas of silicon power, transistor/device physics, power modeling and measurement,  active power management.

  • Background with system level features, product binning methods, optimization techniques, methods and tools for data analysis and statistics.

  • Experience working on product level power and performance analysis and optimization. Background with the market segments of datacenter is preferred.

  • Familiarity with silicon bringup and validation, frequency and power characterization; hands-on post silicon experience is a plus.

  • Excellent problem solving, partnership, and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience working with offshore teams is required.

  • Exposure to CPU/GPU/SoC architecture and HW-SW co-design is a plus.

NVIDIA is 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. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

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Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 232,000 USD - 368,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

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.

What you'll do

1Architect next-generation power management features and solutions through system architecture, design, and productization in collaboration with multi-functional teams
2Evaluate industry direction and use cases to identify opportunities and challenges in power management, driving the future roadmap for competitive products
3Drive system-level power optimization initiatives spanning silicon, platform, software, manufacturing, and product systems across datacenter to low-power client devices
4Lead the team for power feature requirements and schedules from architecture through silicon phase, incorporating silicon feedback for next-generation improvements
5Develop methodologies for power modeling, measurement, and characterization; correlate silicon behavior with simulations and provide design feedback
6Collaborate with system architects, designers, marketing, chip/board designers, SW/FW engineers, HW/SW apps engineering, process/reliability, ATE, sales, and silicon ops

Requirements

15+ years of proven experience in silicon and product power management, including deep expertise in transistor/device physics, power modeling and measurement
Ability to architect system-level power optimization solutions spanning silicon, platform, software, manufacturing, and product systems from datacenter to client devices
Strong background in product-level power/performance analysis, product binning, optimization techniques, and statistical data analysis tools
Experience leading cross-functional teams through power feature requirements and schedules from architecture through silicon tapeout and validation phases
Proven track record of collaborating with offshore engineering teams and diverse multi-functional stakeholders including silicon design, software, marketing, and operations

Nice to have

GPU Architecture
SoC Architecture
HW-SW Co-Design
Datacenter Systems
Post-Silicon Validation
ATE Engineering
Offshore Team Management

Role overview

Role family
Hardware Engineering
Level
IC5 — other
Experience
15–25 years
Type
Hybrid (IC + Management)
Remote policy
Hybrid
Visa sponsorship
Not offered

Tech stack analysis

INFRASTRUCTURE
Datacenter SystemsLarge-scale GPU/SoC infrastructure
TOOLS
Power Modeling ToolsStatistical Analysis ToolsSimulation ToolsATE (Automated Test Equipment)

Green flags

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Benefits breakdown

HEALTH & WELLNESS
Comprehensive benefits package (details not specified)

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Hiring insights

JD quality
8/10
Urgency
high
Autonomy
high
Team size
large (15+)

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Red flags

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Interview insights

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Rounds
5
Duration
6 wks
Difficulty
very hard
Take-home
No

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Career path

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About the company

NVIDIA is the world's leading designer of GPUs and AI computing platforms. Its chips power everything from gaming and data centers to autonomous vehicles and scientific research. With a market cap exceeding $2 trillion, NVIDIA's CUDA platform and AI accelerators have become the backbone of the global AI revolution.

HQSanta Clara, CA, USA
Interview difficultyvery hard
Build vs Maintainbuild
Cross-functionalYes