Senior Engineer - Performance Modeling / CPU / Microarchitecture

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Engineer in Cambridge. This pivotal role involves developing simulation models for CPU performance, guiding architectural decisions, and collaborating with a global team. Candidates should possess advanced degrees and strong coding abilities in C/C++ and Python, with a solid understanding of computer architecture.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD focusing on computer architecture.
• Experience in CPU performance modeling using simulation tools.
• Strong coding skills in C/C++ and scripting in Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop & enhance simulation models for CPU microarchitecture.
• Evaluate architecture proposals through simulation focusing on performance.
• Automate workflows and create visual tools to identify bottlenecks.

Skills

CPU performance modeling

C/C++ coding

Python scripting

Communication

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Gem5

QEMU

Simics

Bochs

Renode

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31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join an established team at a world leading technology company at their research centre in Cambridge.

You will develop & enhance simulation models that evaluate CPU microarchitecture performance. You’ll play a key role in guiding architectural decisions by providing data-driven insights on new features through modeling, analysis, & collaboration.

As a Senior Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Build & maintain detailed performance models for CPU designs using trace-driven, statistical, or cycle-accurate simulation tools.
• Evaluate new architecture proposals through simulation, focusing on performance, efficiency, & power trade-offs.
• Automate workflows & create visual tools to highlight performance bottlenecks.
• Work closely with architects, software engineers, & a global modeling team to influence next-generation CPU innovation.
• Share knowledge, contribute to design reviews, & refine modeling practices across teams.

As a Senior Engineer your skills will include:

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, with a focus on computer architecture.
• Experience in CPU performance modeling, using simulation tools for microarchitecture analysis.
• Strong coding ability in C/C++, with scripting knowledge in Python.
• Understanding of simulation techniques, CPU pipelines, & performance metrics.
• Team player with strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical ideas clearly.

Feel free to also refer someone you may know who could be good for the role. If they are successfully placed, we offer a great referral scheme!

Key words – CPU / Microarchitecture / Performance Modeling / Performance Simulation / Power Analysis / C++ / C / Python / Gem5 / QEMU / Simics / Bochs / Renode

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