Hardware SoC Architect

The NVIDIA SoC’s 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 define clock and reset architecture, based on IP and product requirements. This involves working with a broad group of IP architects, designers, verification, Physical Design, Software, DFT, Security, Automotive Safety and others. You will be required to capture these requirements in various architecture documents clearly and drive their reviews. You will be required to develop and improve architectural C-models and support the teams that use them. 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.

• BS/MS in EE/CE (or equivalent experience) plus 3+ years of industry experience
• Deep knowledge of clock generation, distribution and microarchitecture
• Good understanding of Computer Architecture
• Firsthand knowledge of ASIC design/verification/implementation flows
• Strong C++/SystemC experience
• Excellent written, verbal and negotiation skills, to work with others and build consensus
• Expert analytical and independent problem-solving skills
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Perl or Python
• Experience with Architectural Methodology, Flows and processes

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Experience with Clock and Reset Architecture Definition or Architectural C-Models
• Detailed knowledge of one or more of: 1) PLLs, DLLs, etc, 2) clock-related signal integrity effects, or 3) platform power and reset sequencing
• First hand work experience with reset generation and distribution
• Automotive Functional Safety working experience with ISO26262 standard, ASIC Design, ASIC Verification, Architectural Design, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Architecture, DFT (Design for Test), Deep Learning, Design Verification, Hardware Architecture, IP (Internet Protocol), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Machine Learning, Microprocessor Architecture, Negotiation Skills, PLL/DLL, Power Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Flow, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Signal Integrity, Software Design, System Architecture, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Player, VLSI, Verification Plans, Writing Skills

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.

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