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Senior Performance Modelling Engineer (CPU group)

Cambridge, United Kingdom💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-10-07
HybridVisa sponsorship offered

Core

Define next generation Arm CPU micro-architectures optimized for AI algorithms across IoT, mobile, laptop, and server sectors using C++ based performance models.

Role type

Senior IC performance modelling engineer (CPU micro-architecture)

Builds

Software models of Arm's advanced CPUs and micro-architectural design trade-offs

Domain

Semiconductor / CPU Design / Performance Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

CPU micro-architecture, performance modelling, C++, design space exploration, power analysis (via careerplan.io/jobs/100665815056-senior-performance-modelling-engineer-cpu-group-at-arm)

Preferred skills

RTL/SystemC simulators, power models, Arm architectures, OS kernel internals, Unix development, team leadership

Technologies

C++, SystemC, RTL simulators

Responsibilities

Drive technical direction for CPU software models; Engage with hardware design engineers to prune design space; Coach and mentor junior engineers; Improve modelling methodologies; Collaborate globally on integration and strategy alignment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship