Senior Hardware SoC Architect

We are looking for a Hardware SoC Architect for our Tegra Team! Do you want to be a part of Artificial Intelligence Revolution? Would you like to work with world-class systems architects and deep learning experts to define the next generation SoC? NVIDIA is developing processor and system architectures that are at the forefront of accelerating machine learning, automotive and high-performance computing applications. We are building the most advanced SoCs in the world for these applications and are looking for SoC architects to join our effort. In this position, you will have the chance to define future aspects of our architectures that bring together NVIDIA GPUs, custom processors and accelerators into a single chip. Your role will be cross-disciplinary, working with software, ASIC design, verification, physical design, VLSI and platform teams. Our SoC architects excel at pushing the state of the art, while making the best engineering trade-offs.

The NVIDIA Tegra Architecture team is seeking a high-quality architect for our Clock and Reset Architecture Team. This position requires an interest in clocks, resets and power management for SOCs. It will also require a strong background in System C-modeling and scripting and an interest in improving methodologies and automations for improving team efficiency.

What you’ll be doing:

In this position, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse set of teams to model and define clock and reset architecture, based on IP requirements. This involves working with other IP architects, designers, verification, Physical Design, Software, DFT, Security, Automotive Safety and others. You will be required to develop and improve architectural C-models and support the teams that use them. You will be required to help capture architectural requirements in various architecture documents clearly and drive their reviews. You will also be required to review both upstream and downstream specifications and verification plans. Additionally, you would be involved in implementing methodologies that would help improve the efficiency of the team and the quality of our outputs.

What we need to see:

A Masters Degree in EE/CE with 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5 years industry experience

Strong knowledge of both:

clock generation and distribution

reset generation and distribution

Good knowledge of ASIC design/verification/implementation flows

Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills, to work with others and build consensus

Excellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills

Strong scripting skills in languages such as Perl or Python

C/SystemC experience

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

Previous Experience with Architectural C-Models

Detailed knowledge of PLLs, DLLs, etc

Strong background of clock-related signal integrity effects

Detailed knowledge of platform power and reset sequencing

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

The base salary range is 148,000 USD – 276,000 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 (https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/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.