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NVIDIA

Senior CPU Design Engineer

NVIDIA

. Drive the micro-architecture definition, feasibility studies and documentation of CPU sub-systems .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $168,000 - $310,500 per yearWebsite

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Expertise in micro-architecture definition and RTL development for CPU subsystems, with strong skills in logic design, Verilog, and SystemVerilog. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure design functionality and performance optimization.

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Micro-Architecture DefinitionRTL DevelopmentVerilogSystemVerilogLogic Design

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Hard Skills
Micro-ArchitectureRTL DevelopmentLogic DesignVerilogSystemVerilogScripting LanguagesPerlPythonDigital Systems DesignVLSI
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
BS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer EngineeringMS in Computer Engineering
Industry Keywords
CPU SubsystemsPhysical DesignChip Floor PlanPower DistributionTiming ClosureBack-End Verification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyPerlPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive the micro-architecture definition, feasibility studies and documentation of CPU sub-systems
  • Implement in RTL and coordinate execution with the verification team to ensure that the design is functional
  • Exercise logic design skills to optimize and meet performance, timing and power targets
  • Deliver a synthesis/timing clean design while working with the physical design team ensuring a routable and physically implementable design
  • Support hardware engineering activities including chip floor plan, power/clock distribution, chip assembly, timing closure, power and noise analysis, and back-end verification
  • Develop flows and tools as necessary in support of design activities
  • Work closely with fellow design engineers, architects, verification engineers, and physical design engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS or MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of proven experience in micro-architecture and RTL development of complex, high speed designs, ideally in CPU subsystems
  • Exposure to Computer Architecture and Digital Systems design
  • Highly proficient in logic design, Verilog and/or SystemVerilog, with a deep understanding of physical design and VLSI
  • Strengths in scripting languages such as Perl, Python
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salaries
  • Generous benefits package
  • Equity