Principal CPU Architect – CPU Design / Performance Modelling / Computer Architecture
We are currently partnered with a leading global semiconductor and compute technology organisation developing next-generation CPU architectures for flagship mobile and compute platforms. They are looking to hire a Principal CPU Microarchitect to drive innovation across advanced processor cores, focusing on workload-driven microarchitectural design and performance modelling.
Key responsibilities
- Define and evaluate advanced CPU microarchitectural features across fetch/decode, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, memory subsystems, cache hierarchy, and prefetching
- Develop and maintain cycle-accurate performance models using gem5 or equivalent simulation environments
- Drive workload analysis using performance counters, trace analysis, and profiling methodologies to identify bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities
- Evaluate performance improvements against industry-standard and mobile-focused benchmark workloads
Key requirements
- MSc, PhD, or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Architecture
- Hands-on experience in CPU microarchitecture development for out-of-order processor cores
- Deep expertise in at least one major architecture domain such as branch prediction, prefetching, memory systems, cache coherence, or OoO execution
- Strong experience with cycle-accurate simulators such as gem5 or proprietary CPU modelling platforms
Keywords:
CPU Microarchitecture / Computer Architecture / Out-of-Order Execution / gem5 / Performance Modelling / ARM / RISC-V / x86_64 / Branch Prediction / Prefetching / Cache Coherence / Workload Analysis / CPU Design / Microarchitecture / Semiconductor / HPC / AI Acceleration / Compiler Optimisation
If you are interested in this position, please send a CV to Alistair@eu-recruit.com
By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it in line with our privacy policy.
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We are currently partnered with a leading global semiconductor and compute technology organisation developing next-generation CPU architectures for flagship mobile and compute platforms. They are looking to hire a Principal CPU Microarchitect to drive innovation across advanced processor cores, focusing on workload-driven microarchitectural design and performance modelling.
Key responsibilities
- Define and evaluate advanced CPU microarchitectural features across fetch/decode, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, memory subsystems, cache hierarchy, and prefetching
- Develop and maintain cycle-accurate performance models using gem5 or equivalent simulation environments
- Drive workload analysis using performance counters, trace analysis, and profiling methodologies to identify bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities
- Evaluate performance improvements against industry-standard and mobile-focused benchmark workloads
Key requirements
- MSc, PhD, or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Architecture
- Hands-on experience in CPU microarchitecture development for out-of-order processor cores
- Deep expertise in at least one major architecture domain such as branch prediction, prefetching, memory systems, cache coherence, or OoO execution
- Strong experience with cycle-accurate simulators such as gem5 or proprietary CPU modelling platforms
Keywords:
CPU Microarchitecture / Computer Architecture / Out-of-Order Execution / gem5 / Performance Modelling / ARM / RISC-V / x86_64 / Branch Prediction / Prefetching / Cache Coherence / Workload Analysis / CPU Design / Microarchitecture / Semiconductor / HPC / AI Acceleration / Compiler Optimisation
If you are interested in this position, please send a CV to Alistair@eu-recruit.com
By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it in line with our privacy policy.
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