CPU/GPU/Processor Hardware Architect

Baidu USA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baidu USA in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a CPU/Processor Architect to join their team. In this role, you will independently design and define micro-architecture, collaborate with experienced teams to explore feasibility, and work towards performance improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in CPU architecture and optimize performance with excellent C/C++ skills. A passion for AI and a good fit with our team-oriented culture are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in CPU architecture.
• Experience in performance and power optimization track.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and define new micro-architectures.
• Optimize existing CPU architectures.
• Collaborate with teams for feasibility and performance improvement.

Skills

CPU architecture knowledge

ARM/RISC-V/MIPS expertise

Performance and power optimization

Teamwork and communication

Proficiency in C/C++

Experience with performance benchmarks

MS or PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Low power domain experience

Communication skills in English and Chinese

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

Do you want to be part of the AI revolution? Do you want to think out of the box, thriving on challenges in the AI industry and the desire to solve them? Do you want to work with a world-class team to explore the fast-growing AI hardware opportunities and impact on the AI industry? We’re looking forward to you joining us to collaborate, contribute, and revolutionize AI silicon and system.

Description

As a CPU/Processor Architect, you will have the opportunity to independently design and define new micro-architecture and identify areas for improvement and optimize existing ones. You will collaborate with experienced designers, RTL engineers, system and software team to explore the feasibility of ideas, proof of concept, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of CPU architecture and deep expertise in one or more areas below but not limited to: ARM/RISC-V/MIPS processors, ISA, Memory subsystem, coherency, AI/ML architecture, security.
• Experience and proof of track in both performance and power optimization: perf@watt and perf/sq.mm modeling or analysis and track in design implementation.
• Provide guideline, direction, and support to the team. Work with marketing team to define and design the next generation architect of system and silicon and publish the specifications.
• Good teamwork with communications and support to solve all levels of architecture definition from micro-architecture to system level to software architecture.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
• Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.
• MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Low power domain experience is a plus.
• Knowledge or experience in automotive industry is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese.

Culture Fit

• Mission alignment: If you want to be part of a team to accomplish this great mission, we will provide you the best possible platform to do that.
• Self-directed: We work best with people that are driven, motivated, and aspire to greatness.
• Hungry to learn: We are eager to see you learn new skills and grow.
• Team orientation: We work in small, fast-moving teams. We watch out for each other and go after big goals together as a team.