Principal SoC Performance Architect – Next-Generation Server Platforms
Core
Architecting performance for next-generation server platforms by analyzing real-world workloads, silicon behavior, and system-level design to optimize scalability and efficiency.
Role type
Principal SoC Performance Architect
Builds
Future server platforms optimized for AI at scale and HPC applications
Domain
Semiconductor hardware architecture, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud-scale systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System/hardware architecture, CPU/accelerator architecture, Cache and memory subsystems, High-performance IO/networking (PCIe, CXL, InfiniBand, RoCE), Benchmarking methodologies, Custom microbenchmark development, Performance analysis tools and profiling, SystemC, TLM, C++, Python
Preferred skills
Silicon bring-up, Post-silicon performance analysis, Performance simulators, Architectural modeling tools
Technologies
SystemC, TLM, C++, Python, PCIe, CXL, InfiniBand, RoCE
Responsibilities
Evaluate and analyze real-world workloads on production silicon, Define performance metrics and benchmarking strategies, Design and implement targeted microbenchmarks, Identify performance bottlenecks and recommend optimizations, Translate workload and silicon insights into architectural improvements, Collaborate with hardware and software teams on system-level design decisions, Provide technical leadership as a performance expert
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence