Principal SoC Power Architect

Location: US, CA, Santa Clara, US, OR, Hillsboro

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

We are now looking for a Principal SoC Power Architect!

NVIDIA is seeking an exceptional Lead Power Architect to define and drive end-to-end power efficiency in leading SOC's. This position offers the opportunity to have real impact in a dynamic, technology-focused company impacting product lines ranging from consumer graphics to self-driving cars, to the growing field of artificial intelligence. We have built a team of extraordinary people, whose mission is to push the frontiers of what is possible today and define the platform for the future of computing.

What you'll be doing:

• Define System Level Power Architecture for complex SoCs and platforms.

• Understand workloads, establish Power budgets and drive optimization roadmap through arch, HW, SW across battery powered and always-on systems.

• Working with teams throughout the company (RTL, PD, Circuit, SI, Thermal, SW, Platform, Operations, Marketing, etc...) to deliver outstanding power solutions.

• Lead multi-org initiatives to close power targets, guide design teams on low power techniques and trade offs and drive silicon debug, tuning and incorporating findings to future product generations.

What we need to see:

• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 12+ years of additional relevant work experience focused on computer architecture and power optimization through HW/SW.

• Understanding of the many factors influencing power efficiency at chip, system, and product levels.

• Experience with modeling and optimization of power and/or performance, as well as with power architecture and design

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• A drive to continuously learn and expand architectural breadth and depth.

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, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD.Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 20, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

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