Senior CPU Microarchitect

Huawei Technologies Research & Development (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited in Cambridge is seeking an experienced CPU Architect to design a new processor architecture and define interfaces with hardware, firmware and operating systems.

You will collaborate with international teams, model microprocessors in C/C++, and contribute to compiler back-ends and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of CPU ISA and assembly language.
• Familiar with ARM/RISC-V/MIPS architectures.
• Experience in software development (C, C++, assembly, Python).
• Experience modeling microprocessors in C/C++.
• Ability to work in cross-geography teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop brand new CPU architecture and define interfaces with hardware, firmware and OS.
• Collaborate with other architects to turn requirements into architecture while ensuring user experience.

Skills

CPU architecture

ARM/RISC-V/MIPS

Software development

C/C++/Python

Cross-geography collaboration

Education

MS/PhD in EE or CS

Job description

About Huawei Research And Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Key Responsibilities

The CPU Architect will responsible for the development of a brand new and competitive CPU architecture, and defining interfaces between hardware, firmware and the operating systems for systems based on it. He/ She will be part of the team that works with other architects, and in together they will looking after client’s interests and requirements, turning them into reality, and bridging the architectural excellence and the user experience.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Required

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Good Understanding of CPU instruction set architecture and assembly language
• Familiar with the 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++
• Work well under cross-geography collaborative environment

Desired

• Familiarity with one or more following technologies: the Advanced Vector Extensions(AVX), the Scalable Vector Extension(SVE), Scalable Matrix Extension(SME), Confidentail Compute Architecture(CCA), Morello/CHERI
• M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant subjects
• Experience in compiler backend, such as code generation, performance analysis and code optimization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills