Virtual Platform Architect

Ampere Computing; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement plan

Unlimited flextime

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ampere Computing is seeking a Virtual Platform Architect to lead the creation of virtual platform prototypes that accelerate internal software development and architecture analysis.

You will model hardware in C++/SystemC, author platform specs and user guides, and collaborate from roadmap to implementation. Your role includes learning from seniors and building automation for testing and visualization tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven SoC/CPU architect know-how.
• Strong modeling skills in C++, SystemC, and Python.
• Understanding of computer architecture principles (virtual memory, pipelining, bus protocols, multi-processing).
• Knowledge of performance principles (Amdahl’s Law, Queuing Theory, mean value analysis).
• Experience with software development methods (revision control, CI, unit testing).
• Experience with virtual platform/fast functional simulation model development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual platform prototypes to internal teams for software development and architecture analysis.
• Develop functional hardware models in C++ or SystemC.
• Create and maintain technical documents including platform specifications and user guides.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams from product roadmap to design implementation.
• Learn from senior members and help develop, deploy, and run firmware and software for future products.
• Develop automated systems for software testing, debugging and analysis.
• Develop visualization tools to assist in debugging and analysis.

Skills

SoC / CPU architecture

C++

SystemC

Python

Computer architecture

Programming/debugging

Virtual platform development

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Job description

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!

About the Role:

As a Virtual Platform Architect, you will apply extensive architectural expertise and visionary leadership to strategically deliver virtual platform prototypes that enable internal teams to accelerate software development and architecture analysis. This pivotal role navigates significant, unique technical challenges—requiring incisive evaluation of complex requirements across performance, interoperability, and ecosystem needs to ensure timely, well-tuned SoC / CPU designs.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Deliver virtual platform prototypes to internal teams for software development and architecture analysis.
• Developing functional models of the hardware in C++ or System C.
• Create and maintain technical documents including platform specifications, and user guides.
• Collaborate with the team from product roadmap to design implementation.
• Learning the virtual platform model from senior team members and helping to develop, deploy, and run firmware and software for future products.
• Developing automated systems for software testing, debug and analysis.
• Developing visualization tools to assist in debug and analysis.

About you:

• 3+ years of provenSoC / CPU Architect know-how.
• General programming/debugging abilities, as well as modeling computer systems in C++, SystemC, and Python.
• Understanding of computer architecture principles, e.g. virtual memory, pipelining, bus protocols, multi-processing.
• Understanding of computer systems’ performance principles, e.g. Amdahl’s Law, Queuing Theory, and mean value analysis.
• Experience with software development methods including revision control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
• Experience with virtual platform/fast functional simulation model development.
• Additional skills highly desired: Excellent and engaging communicator, Version Control, Unit Testing.

Education:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science& 5 years of related experience, MS degree & 3 years, or PhD & 0 years

What we’ll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefits highlights include:

• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day

And there are much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
#LI-GW1
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Description

Invent the future with us.

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.

As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team — we’d love to have you apply!

About the Role:

As a Virtual Platform Architect, you will apply extensive architectural expertise and visionary leadership to strategically deliver virtual platform prototypes that enable internal teams to accelerate software development and architecture analysis. This pivotal role navigates significant, unique technical challenges—requiring incisive evaluation of complex requirements across performance, interoperability, and ecosystem needs to ensure timely, well-tuned SoC / CPU designs.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Deliver virtual platform prototypes to internal teams for software development and architecture analysis.
• Developing functional models of the hardware in C++ or System C.
• Create and maintain technical documents including platform specifications, and user guides.
• Collaborate with the team from product roadmap to design implementation.
• Learning the virtual platform model from senior team members and helping to develop, deploy, and run firmware and software for future products.
• Developing automated systems for software testing, debug and analysis.
• Developing visualization tools to assist in debug and analysis.

  About you:

  • 3+ years of provenSoC / CPU Architect know-how.
  • General programming/debugging abilities, as well as modeling computer systems in C++, SystemC, and Python.
  • Understanding of computer architecture principles, e.g. virtual memory, pipelining, bus protocols, multi-processing.
  • Understanding of computer systems’ performance principles, e.g. Amdahl’s Law, Queuing Theory, and mean value analysis.
  • Experience with software development methods including revision control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
  • Experience with virtual platform/fast functional simulation model development.
  • Additional skills highly desired: Excellent and engaging communicator, Version Control, Unit Testing.

  Education:

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science& 5 years of related experience, MS degree & 3 years, or PhD & 0 years

  What we’ll offer:

  At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.

  Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

  Benefits highlights include:

  • Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
  • Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
  • A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day

  And there are much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
  #LI-GW1
  #LI-Hybrid
  

  Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.