Senior CPU Architect: Next-Gen Architecture & OS Interfaces

Huawei; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited in Cambridge is seeking a CPU Architect to lead the development of a brand-new CPU architecture. You will define interfaces between hardware, firmware and operating systems and work with fellow architects to align client needs with technical excellence and user experience.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong expertise in CPU ISA, ARM/RISC-V/MIPS, and proficiency in C/C++, C, assembly and Python.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of CPU instruction set architecture and assembly language.
• Familiar with ARM/RISC-V/MIPS architecture and the micro-architecture of current ARM/RISC-V CPU cores.
• Experience in software development (C, C++, assembly, Python).
• Experience modeling microprocessors using higher-level languages like C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop a brand new and competitive CPU architecture.
• Define interfaces between hardware, firmware and operating systems.
• Collaborate with other architects to meet client interests and requirements.
• Turn requirements into reality and bridge architecture with user experience.

Skills

CPU architecture

Assembly language

C/C++

Python

Cross-geography collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited in Cambridge is seeking a CPU Architect to lead the development of a brand-new CPU architecture. You will define interfaces between hardware, firmware and operating systems and work with fellow architects to align client needs with technical excellence and user experience.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, strong expertise in CPU ISA, ARM/RISC-V/MIPS, and proficiency in C/C++, C, assembly and Python.