Senior CPU Performance Architect

About the role

Be part of a team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Responsibilities

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• Plan and evaluate ARM’s architecture features from both architecture and performance aspects.
• Develop a performance model for performance analysis and microarchitecture studies.
• Lead collaboration with design and verification teams to develop efficient CPU implementation.
• Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications.
• Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, including micro-benchmark development and pre-silicon and post-silicon performance bug triage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience with micro-processor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an emphasis on computer architecture.
• 5 years of experience in CPU micro-architecture exploration and development.
• Knowledge of processor instruction set architecture (e.g., ARM, RISC-V, x86).
• Knowledge of system software components, such as Linux, drivers, and runtime.

Pay

US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits