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Lead CPU Power and Performance Architect

Santa Clara, CaliforniaFull-time2026-07-30 → 2026-10-22
Based in United States

Core

Lead PPA Architect ensuring CPU Core & Cache complexes for embedded products meet performance requirements within reliability, power delivery, and thermal constraints.

Role type

Senior IC CPU Power and Performance Architect

Builds

Embedded CPU products (Core & Cache complexes)

Domain

Semiconductor / CPU Design / Embedded Systems

Required skills

SoC architecture, Power Delivery Network (PDN) principles, Thermal management algorithms, Cross-functional technical leadership, Program milestone readiness, Power & performance modeling alignment

Preferred skills

FW/BIOS integration, SIPI collaboration, Package design, Reliability engineering

Technologies

CPU IP, PDN, PI, Thermal modeling tools, Power modeling frameworks

Responsibilities

Align product usage models and operating constraints with CPU IP performance targets; Define power delivery architecture and thermal margins; Lead cross-functional reviews across architecture, physical design, and platform teams; Drive closure of open technical issues and risks; Partner with power & performance modeling teams to align assumptions and targets.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC