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Performance Modeling Architect
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Cambridge
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GBP 80,000 - 100,000
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Performance Modeling Architect to join its dynamic CPU Architecture team. This role is pivotal in driving innovation for next-gen Cloud and Mobile solutions. You will collaborate with architects to integrate architectural features through hands-on development and strategic leadership. Your expertise in system software, particularly in C/C++ and Python, will be essential in delivering high-quality software solutions. If you are passionate about performance optimization and have a deep understanding of Arm CPU architecture, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge environment.
Qualifications
- 5+ years in system software development with expertise in C/C++ and Python.
- Strong experience with Linux kernel and low-level programming.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical efforts across firmware, kernel, hypervisor, and applications.
- Design and deliver system-level software solutions balancing performance and quality.
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Job description
Position: Performance Modeling Architect
Location: Cambridge, UK (100% Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview:
Join a cutting-edge CPU Architecture team leading system software innovation for next-gen Cloud and Mobile solutions. As a Performance Modeling Architect, you’ll work closely with CPU and system architects to bring architectural features to life through firmware, kernel, hypervisor, and application integration. This is a high-impact role blending hands-on system software development with strategic technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead across the full software stack (firmware, kernel, hypervisor, drivers, applications).
- Design, prototype, and deliver system-level software solutions, balancing performance, quality, and security.
- Drive low-level system programming and OS design in C/C++.
- Integrate architectural features into OS-level components and drivers.
- Collaborate with open-source communities to drive adoption of new features.
- Support R&D, performance optimization, and real-world deployment of Arm-based CPU advancements.
- Lead profiling, instrumentation, and performance tuning across diverse workloads.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years in system software development (kernel, hypervisor, low-level programming).
- Expertise in C/C++/assembly and Python.
- Strong experience with Linux kernel, drivers, OS internals, and firmware.
- Deep understanding of Arm CPU architecture and SoC systems.
- Proven leadership in system software projects with hands-on code contributions.
- Knowledge of upstream Linux collaboration and open-source integration.
- Familiar with profiling tools, optimization strategies, and system performance measurement.
- Excellent communication skills across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related.
- In-depth knowledge of AArch64 architecture and virtualization.
- Experience with Android or HarmonyOS.
- Exposure to heterogeneous computing (GPU, NPU, ISP, compositing).
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