Hardware Performance Modeling Architect

We are looking for a hardware performance modeling architect to join our team and build a network simulator used for the design, optimization and exploration of our future networking chips. The role is cross-disciplinary, collaborating with hardware and software teams across the wider NVIDIA.

Responsibilities:

• Develop cycle-accurate simulation components to evaluate and analyze micro-architecture and architectural options for our next generation of switches.
• Learn and understand the switch ASIC across all performance related aspects
• Focus on switch hardware modeling.
• Analyze and model the communication patterns of key DL, GAI inference and training applications.
• Explore innovative ideas to improve and optimize our chip systems performance.

Requirements:

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science from a known university.
• Experience in developing simulation models.
• 2+ years of experience in C++ and Python.
• Strong debug skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant practical experience.
• Experience with network simulation tools (omnet, ns3, sst, gem5)
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and lead new technologies leading to product impact.
• Experience with NVLink/Ethernet/IB technologies.