Senior CPU Architect: Performance & ISA Innovations

IC Resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Architect to work on the latest CPU architecture developments. The role involves performance analysis, optimization, and implementation of new instructions in performance simulators. Ideal candidates will have deep understanding of CPU architectures, experience with Aarch64 or X86 instruction sets, and strong collaboration skills. This position offers the chance to significantly impact processing power and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with performance simulators like GEM5 or Sniper is a plus.
• Knowledge of NPU/GPU architecture is valued.
• Experience in ARM/x86 instruction implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance of applications for new instructions.
• Optimize critical application parts to support new ISA.
• Implement new instructions in performance simulator.

Skills

Deep understanding of modern CPU architectures

Knowledge of latest Aarch64 or X86 instruction sets

Background in performance analysis

Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

Tools

GEM5

QEMU

DynamoRIO

Job description

A leading technology recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Architect to work on the latest CPU architecture developments. The role involves performance analysis, optimization, and implementation of new instructions in performance simulators. Ideal candidates will have deep understanding of CPU architectures, experience with Aarch64 or X86 instruction sets, and strong collaboration skills. This position offers the chance to significantly impact processing power and performance improvements.