CareerPlan

CPU Performance Modelling Architect

Cambridge, United KingdomFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Develop cycle-accurate core microarchitecture performance simulators, conduct workload and trace analysis, and perform RTL-to-performance model correlation to optimize CPU microarchitecture.

Role type

Senior IC CPU Performance Modelling Architect

Builds

High-performance CPU microarchitecture simulators and performance analysis tools

Domain

Semiconductor / Computer Architecture

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C++, cycle-accurate microarchitecture performance simulator development, pre-silicon performance analysis, computer architecture theory, operating systems, compilers, applications

Preferred skills

Technical leadership, innovation, perseverance, scripting languages

Technologies

C++, RTL, performance simulators

Responsibilities

Develop cycle-accurate core microarchitecture performance simulators; Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to optimize CPU performance; Partner with design teams on architectural features and methodology improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC