Sr Principal CPU Microarchitect
Core
Designing scalable, energy-efficient CPU microarchitecture blocks for MIPS computing solutions.
Role type
Sr Principal CPU Microarchitect
Builds
CPU microarchitectural blocks and RTL designs
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
CPU microarchitecture design, RTL development (Verilog/System Verilog/VHDL), logic design, commercial simulators, debugging tools
Preferred skills
Timing/power/area trade-offs, high-performance techniques, ISA knowledge (RISC-V/ARM/x86), scripting, assembly/C/C++ programming
Technologies
Verilog, System Verilog, VHDL, commercial simulators, emulators
Responsibilities
Create microarchitectural specifications for major blocks, perform RTL design and implementation, support verification team with test bench/plan development, collaborate with physical design and testability teams
Seniority
Sr Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership