Senior CPU Architect
Nvidia · Shanghai, China
About this role
Nvidia is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Shanghai, China. The posting calls out experience with C.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
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Job description
from Nvidia careersNVIDIA is looking for creative CPU modeling architect to join us in architecting world class RISC-V based micro-processor. We are a team responsible for building world-class RISC-V based embedded CPU for NVIDIA GPU and Tegra SOC.
As a senior CPU modeling architect for the micro-processor IP team, you will focus on the modeling architecture definition of the RISC-V based CPU, including system-c model, QEMU, and performance model. You will work with system software teams, system architects, CPU architects, to understand use case requirements, architecture definitions, to build the virtual platform to meet all requirements, to improve the performance, power efficiency of the model, to deliver bug-free CPU model to both GPU and Tegra SOC, to help bringing NVIDIA products to another level. You will be able to work with world-class CPU architects in the industry.
What you'll be doing:
Work with CPU architects, to define architecture of next generation of system-c and QEMU model
Explore solutions to improve performance, power efficiency of the model
To build the design, make sure it meets all requirements, and deliver to CPU to users
What we need to see:
BS / MS in electrical / computer engineering and related or equivalent experience.
3+ years (MS) or 5+ years (BS) working experience on design of CPU/DSP/Vector processor or related area
Master in C/C++ or System-C
Proficient understanding to one or multiple CPU model frameworks e.g. GEM5, QEMU, Spike
Bachelors, masters, or PhDs of computer science, electronics engineering, and relevant or equivalent majors are welcome.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.