Senior CPU Performance Architect - Microarchitecture & PPA

Manning Global AG; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Global is recruiting a Senior CPU Performance Architect in the UK to lead next-generation CPU core design, performance modeling, and microarchitectural exploration. The role focuses on optimizing performance, power, and area in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

The candidate should have 5+ years in relevant fields and strong skills in C++, Python, and analytical problem-solving. This is a full-time, office-based position in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a PhD.
• Deep knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, including fetch/decode, branch prediction, rename/dispatch, OoO execution, and memory hierarchies.
• Solid understanding of performance, power, and area trade-offs in high-performance CPU microarchitectures.
• Proficiency in advanced software engineering practices, performance profiling methods, and multi-language development (e.g., modern C++, Python).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills across complex systems.
• Excellent technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive next-generation high-performance CPU core development as a key member of the CPU Performance team.
• Lead performance modeling, workload analysis, and microarchitectural exploration to guide design trade-offs across PPA.
• Define next-generation CPU microarchitecture and high-level specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Build and refine cycle-accurate simulators to evaluate microarchitectural concepts.
• Propose novel microarchitectural features and quantify PPA impacts to drive decisions.
• Profile workloads, analyze bottlenecks, and identify architectural sensitivities to guide core optimization.

Skills

CPU microarchitecture

Performance analysis

C++ / Python

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

BS/MS in CS/CE/EE or PhD

Tools

Cycle-accurate simulators

Performance modeling tools

Job description

Manning Global is recruiting a Senior CPU Performance Architect in the UK to lead next-generation CPU core design, performance modeling, and microarchitectural exploration. The role focuses on optimizing performance, power, and area in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

The candidate should have 5+ years in relevant fields and strong skills in C++, Python, and analytical problem-solving. This is a full-time, office-based position in Cambridge, United Kingdom.