Senior Architect, NVLink

About the role

NVIDIA is seeking an experienced technical leader passionate about defining advanced chip interconnects and protocols. You’ll be part of a team responsible for defining next-generation communications standards and products building on our current NVLink technology. The job scope ranges from developing initial product requirements, working with research, other architects, software/firmware, and product development teams to shepherd the design through all phases of the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Researching and crafting architecture solutions for chip-to-chip communication, optimizing for performance, area, power, security, and resiliency
• Working with other design teams to define interfaces and flows between NVLink blocks and the rest of the chip
• Architectural modeling, validation, definition, and documentation
• Driving implementation across design, verification, firmware, and software teams
• Working with switch teams to define NVLink fabric architecture
• Defining network configuration and management flows

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• At least 8+ years of relevant experience in some combination of architecture, design, and verification
• Firsthand work experience with innovative ASIC design processes
• Completed and shipped multiple projects and skilled at processor and I/O architecture
• Programming abilities in C++ and Verilog
• A self-starter excited to work as part of a small dynamic team

Pay

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is:

• 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4
• 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.