Distinguished Engineer, Power Architecture
Nvidia · Santa Clara, CA
About this role
Nvidia is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Santa Clara, CA. The posting calls out experience with Machine Learning, Full Stack, Backend Development, Embedded Systems.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Santa Clara, CA
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
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Job description
from Nvidia careersJoin NVIDIA's Applied Power Architecture team and help define the perf/watt standards of our innovative silicon and systems across many domains. As a Distinguished Engineer, Power Architecture, you'll develop the long-term technical strategy for power architecture. This includes datacenter GPUs, GeForce and client products, automotive (DRIVE), robotics (Jetson, Isaac), and the broader edge-AI portfolio. This role suits a recognized expert who has personally crafted the power architecture of multiple successful silicon generations and is ready to lead the next decade of perf/watt advancement at NVIDIA. This is your chance to join a company that continually expands the possibilities of technology and innovation!
What you'll be doing:
Set multi-generation, cross-portfolio power strategy.
Own perf/watt across server-, client-, and edge-class platforms.
Drive performance-versus-power analysis that influences major silicon trade-offs and product roadmap decisions.
Lead silicon and vendor/IP co-architecture.
Define new technology frontiers.
Architect thermal and system-level power management end-to-end.
Drive ML- and workload-aware modeling and post-silicon optimization.
Influence across the company and the industry.
Develop the next generation of technical leaders.
Generate sustained IP and intellectual contribution.
What we need to see:
MSEE, MSCE, or PhD or equivalent experience demonstrating significant impact in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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