Senior Datacenter GPU Power Architect

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Research & Development • $136,000 PA - $264,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a Senior Datacenter GPU Power Architect to conceive methodologies, build power estimation models/tools for GPU products and datacenters. Responsibilities include early GPU & system architecture exploration focusing on energy efficiency and TCO; setting power targets; tracking ASIC milestones; driving performance vs. power analysis; deploying machine learning for accurate power/performance modeling; understanding GenAI/HPC workload characteristics; pre-silicon thermal analysis; and modeling cutting-edge technologies. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is crucial. The role requires expertise in power/performance estimation, low-power design techniques, processor/system architectures, and data analysis.
Must have:
  • MSEE/MSCE or PhD
  • 5+ years experience
  • Energy-efficient chip/system design knowledge
  • Low power design techniques
  • Processor/system architecture understanding
  • Python & Si data analysis
  • Performance monitors/simulators familiarity
Perks:
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

We are looking for a Senior Datacenter GPU Power Architect. NVIDIA is known as a world leader in providing energy-efficient high-performance products and we continue to invest in the research and development of hyper-efficient GPU and SOC architectures. We are continually innovating in creative and unrivaled ways to improve our ability to deliver exceptional Perf/Watt solutions in a wide range of sectors and verticals. Come join NVIDIAs Applied Power Architecture team to develop state of the art GPUs to power AI, HPC, Automotive, GeForce, and Mobile products.

What you'll be doing:

  • You will be responsible for conceiving flows/methodologies/KPIs and building the power estimation models/tools for GPU products and systems like NVIDIA DGX/HGX based datacenters.

  • Early GPU & System Architecture exploration with focus on energy efficiency and TCO improvements at GPU and Datacenter level.

  • You will set power targets for future projects, track ASIC milestones and drive Performance vs Power Analysis to enable impactful product roadmap decisions.

  • Deploy machine learning techniques to develop highly accurate power and performance models of our GPUs, CPUs, Switches, and platforms.

  • Understand the workload characteristics for GenAI/HPC workloads at Datacenter Scale to drive new HW/SW features for Perf@Watt improvements.

  • Pre-silicon thermal analysis for next-gen GPUs including design of thermal usecases, power map for thermal simulations, and driving thermal mitigation architectural features.

  • Modeling & analysis of cutting-edge technologies like chiplets, high speed & high-density interconnects.

  • You will be working with cross-functional teams including Architects, Designers, VLSI, Software, Management and Marketing teams to influence product roadmap.​

What we need to see:

  • MSEE/MSCE, preferably PhD, or equivalent experience related to Power / Performance estimation and optimization techniques.

  • 5+ years of experience

  • Strong knowledge of energy efficient chip/system design fundamentals and related tradeoffs.

  • Familiarity with low power design techniques such as multi-VT, Clock gating, Power gating, and Dynamic Voltage-Frequency Scaling (DVFS).

  • Deeper understanding of processors (GPU is a plus), servers, and system-SW architectures, and their performance/power modeling techniques.

  • Familiarity with Python and Si data analysis

  • Familiarity with performance monitors/simulators used in modern processor architectures.

  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability & desire to work as a great teammate.

  

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. Our products are leading the way with groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. Do you love the challenge of crafting the fastest and most power-efficient chips in their class? If so, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 136,000 USD - 264,500 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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