Principal CPU Microarchitect - RISC-V & AI Compute
Core
Designing high-performance RISC-V CPU cores and custom instruction set extensions to address bottlenecks in modern AI workloads, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs).
Role type
Principal CPU Microarchitect (RISC-V & AI Compute)
Builds
Custom RISC-V CPU cores and instruction set extensions for AI compute platforms
Domain
Semiconductor / AI Compute / RISC-V Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
CPU performance modeling, microarchitecture design, AI workload analysis, custom instruction set design, PPA optimization, hardware-software co-design
Preferred skills
open-source RISC-V core familiarity, AI-based agentic workflow experience
Technologies
RISC-V, LLMs
Responsibilities
Dissect AI workloads to identify execution bottlenecks and translate insights into CPU performance requirements; Drive microarchitecture of custom RISC-V CPU cores balancing Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) targets; Design and implement custom instructions to unlock performance gains; Partner across compiler, software, and hardware teams to co-design AI compute architecture
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
