Senior SoC Architect

Job Title

Senior SoC Architect

Role Summary

As a Senior SoC Architect in NVIDIA's Networking unit you will define the architecture of next-generation NIC and DPU products. You will join a small (~10 person) cross-disciplinary team and collaborate with software, ASIC design, verification, physical design and platform teams to improve performance and resolve full-chip issues.

Experience Level

Senior-level — typically requires 5+ years of relevant ASIC architecture, microarchitecture or performance experience.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Learn and document the NIC microarchitecture end-to-end and serve as an information source for design and verification engineers.
• Define system-level architecture for next-generation NIC and DPU products and coordinate with GPU and CPU teams.
• Specify and balance implementation of advanced features against backend, execution, and design constraints.
• Define product plan-of-record (POR) and system requirements for the NIC/DPU product line.
• Diagnose and resolve full-chip correctness and performance issues that span multiple units.
• Collaborate with board and package teams to account for constraints such as power, di/dt, thermal, and signal integrity.
• Work with SoC flows and protocol teams to ensure correct integration of PCIe, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and NvLink interfaces.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications and skills:

• 5+ years experience in ASIC design, microarchitecture, architecture, or performance engineering.
• At least 4 years hands-on experience coding in Verilog or VHDL.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills and proven debug experience.
• Ability to coordinate and drive complex projects involving multiple teams and interfaces.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of SoC flows and high-speed protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, InfiniBand, NvLink).

Education Requirements

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university; strong academic record expected.

About the Company

Company: NVIDIA

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.