CPU Performance Engineer

Sintegra Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Mountain View is seeking a CPU Performance Engineer to drive the characterization and optimization of next-generation smartphone SoCs. This role entails deep technical analysis and hands-on lab work, focusing on improving performance insights that influence product design. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, with over three years of experience in microprocessor architecture and strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in microprocessor architecture or performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and power monitors.
• Strong programming skills for automation and data parsing.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-silicon power and performance measurements.
• Develop and maintain Python-based frameworks for automation.
• Investigate microarchitectural bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

Skills

Silicon Characterization

Performance Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Automation in Python

Programming in C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Hardware lab equipment

CPU benchmarking tools

Job description

We are seeking a CPU Performance Engineer to drive the characterization and optimization of next-generation smartphone SoCs. This role combines deep technical analysis with hands‑on lab work, enabling you to shape performance insights that directly influence product design and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Silicon Characterization: Lead post‑silicon power and performance measurements to validate and optimize cutting‑edge SoCs.
• Automation & Infrastructure: Develop and maintain Python‑based frameworks to automate workload measurements, telemetry collection, and data pipelines.
• Performance Analysis: Investigate microarchitectural bottlenecks, assess DVFS and thermal management policies, and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with architecture and software teams to translate raw silicon data into meaningful performance insights.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of experience in microprocessor architecture, performance analysis, or post‑silicon characterization.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python for automation and data parsing.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power monitors) and CPU benchmarking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with power instrumentation and mobile device performance measurement.
• Familiarity with mobile ecosystems (Android or iOS), including system‑level performance tuning and rooting processes.
• Solid understanding of Instruction Set Architectures (ISA), especially ARM or RISC‑V.
• Expertise in system‑level optimization: power states, thermal throttling, and trade‑offs in mobile SoCs.
• Demonstrated ability to automate complex data pipelines and visualize large datasets to uncover microarchitectural trends.