CPU Architect

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled individual to oversee the development of innovative CPU architecture. This role involves performance analysis and benchmarking, contributing to the roadmap of a dynamic CPU product portfolio. You will collaborate with a talented team of architects and engineers, ensuring that client needs are met and translating requirements into reality. If you are passionate about CPU design and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the tech world.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in CPU architecture and performance analysis.
• Strong software development skills in Assembly, C/C++, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of cutting-edge CPU architecture through performance analysis.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to meet client requirements.

Skills

CPU instruction set architecture

Data analysis skills

Software development (Assembly, C/C++, Python)

Cross-geography collaboration

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

The role will be responsible for overseeing the trend of the development of cutting-edge CPU architecture by performance analysis and benchmarking, understanding their evolution and contributing to the roadmap definition of our CPU product portfolio. He/She will be part of a team that collaborates with other core architects and engineers, ensuring that clients' interests and requirements are met. They will turn these requirements into reality and bridge the gap between architectural excellence and user experience.

Required:

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Familiar with CPU instruction set architecture, e.g. Arm, RISC-V
• Familiar with general purpose CPU micro-architecture, such as pipelining, out-of-order execution, and caches
• Strong data analysis skill and software development skills (Assembly, C/C++, Python, etc.)
• Work well under cross-geography collaborative environment

Desired:

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant subjects
• Experience in SoC bring up, benchmarking, performance analysis.
• Experience in general purpose Memory Subsystem and OS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills