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SoC Performance Architect

3655 N 1st St, San Jose, CA, USA💼 Full-time💰 $208,400–$208,400🗓 2026-04-16 → 2026-07-30

Core

Drive modeling and analysis of new SoC architectures and features for next-generation mobile products, building models to evaluate hardware features and use cases.

Role type

SoC Performance Architect

Builds

Proprietary coherent interconnects and memory controllers for Exynos SoCs

Domain

Semiconductor / High-performance computing / Mobile platforms

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Architectural modeling, performance analysis, C/C++ programming, Python, CPU/GPU/accelerator/microarchitecture knowledge, Arm architecture understanding, gem5 simulation, system-level framework integration

Preferred skills

Data-driven approach, consensus building, complex use case optimization (gaming, camera)

Technologies

gem5, C, C++, Python

Responsibilities

Build and develop complex SoC performance models including CPU, GPU, ISP, NPU; Perform high-level performance modeling and analysis of hardware features and benchmarks; Analyze system-level architectural trade-offs; Leverage data-driven approach to drive consensus on architectural proposals; Work with teams to identify and optimize critical use cases like gaming and camera applications

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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