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Senior CPU Performance Architect at NVIDIA

Department: Architect

Compensation

$224,000 – $431,250/yr

Setup
On-site
Location
California · Austin, Texas · +1
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

NVIDIA is hiring a CPU Performance Architect to work on workload bring-up, performance analysis and projection, workload characterization, performance scaling debugging, and benchmarking for CPU and CPU/GPU systems. The role supports CPU and interconnect architects in improving future designs and evaluates NVIDIA CPU offerings against competitors. Candidates need a BS/MS in a relevant engineering or computer science field, at least 12 years of relevant experience, and expertise in CPU workloads, performance analysis, testing, and microarchitecture; ARM ISA knowledge is preferable. The posting lists Level 5 and Level 6 base salary ranges and states that applications were accepted until April 12, 2026.

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