Senior High-Performance CPU Architect (Cambridge)

Manning Global AG; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Manning Global AG is recruiting a Computing Technology Expert in the UK to join a leading, global team working on cutting-edge CPU design. You will drive performance modeling, microarchitecture exploration and cross-functional collaboration with hardware and software groups.

The role requires a Master’s degree, strong publications, and fluency in English and Mandarin. You will analyze workloads, quantify PPA impacts and guide design decisions across performance, power and area.

Qualifications

• Master or above degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of memory, interconnect, cluster computing, HPC, AI servers or accelerators.
• Proven publication record at conferences.
• Strong ICT knowledge and awareness of technology trends.
• Fast learner and able to read academic papers to learn new areas.
• Professional working proficiency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Drive next-generation 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 hardware and software teams.
• Build and refine cycle-accurate and functional simulators to evaluate microarchitectural concepts.
• Propose novel microarchitectural features and quantify PPA impacts to drive design decisions.
• Profile workloads, analyze bottlenecks, and identify architectural sensitivities to steer core optimization.

Skills

CPU microarchitecture

Performance modeling

Simulation

Hardware/software co-design

English & Mandarin

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Manning Global AG is recruiting a Computing Technology Expert in the UK to join a leading, global team working on cutting-edge CPU design. You will drive performance modeling, microarchitecture exploration and cross-functional collaboration with hardware and software groups.

The role requires a Master’s degree, strong publications, and fluency in English and Mandarin. You will analyze workloads, quantify PPA impacts and guide design decisions across performance, power and area.