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[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/China-Shanghai/Senior-CPU-Architect_JR2029269) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Senior CPU Architect ## Job description NVIDIA is looking for creative CPU 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 architect for the micro-processor IP team, you will focus on the architecture definition of the RISC-V based CPU, you will work with system software teams and system architects, to understand use case requirements, architecture definitions, to build micro-architecture to fulfill all architecture requirements, to improve the performance, power efficiency of the CPU, to deliver bug-free CPU to both GPU and Tegra SOC, help bringing NVIDIA products to another level. You will be able to work with world-class CPU architects in the industry to develop in-house instruction set extensions. ### What you'll be doing Work with CPU architects, to define architecture/micro architecture for next generation of in-house RISC-V CPU Explore solutions to improve performance, power efficiency 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 with MS or 5+ years with BS working experience on design of CPU/DSP/Vector processor or related area Familiar with at least one CPU architecture (ARM, RISC-V, x86, Power, MIPS) Deep understanding in Verilog 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 10, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 10, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: China, Shanghai - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/China-Shanghai/Senior-CPU-Architect_JR2029269) ## Hiring at NVIDIA - Open jobs: 2,784 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Senior CUDA Test Development Software Engineer, SDET](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/eafed95d947fb2d0db2e/) China, Shanghai ### [Senior Circuit Characterization Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/6bfad7e4d8bf5d2c0dad/) China, Shanghai ### [Senior DGX Cloud AI Infrastructure Software Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/c4d473ffbfaae265b0a8/) China, Shanghai ### [Senior CPU Performance Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/9be15444c60c03d60d60/) ### [Senior CPU Performance Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/f932dc5426859390f903/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CPU Performance Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/ef3a1f5f530dee97b46f/) Intel · India, Bangalore ### [\Senior CPU Firmware Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mediatek/jobs/2c0697cd49a20488fab2/) MediaTek · HsinChu ### [CPU Performance Architect/Modelling, Senior/Staff - Cork, Ireland](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/73840547e16dc101c42d/) Qualcomm · Cork, Ireland ### [CPU power Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/1279cbb28fc3338f7cbd/) Intel · Israel, Haifa ### [CPU Architect and Design - MMU & Security - Hod HaSharon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/56888563b102651f95f1/) Qualcomm · Hod Hasharon, Haifa District, Israel OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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