Principal CPU Performance Architect
NVIDIA· Architect
Santa Clara, CA$272k - $431.3kfull-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
Senior CPU performance architect role focusing on microarchitectural innovation, performance modeling, and collaboration across build, verification, and post-silicon teams to achieve CPU core targets.
Responsibilities
- Innovating and improving CPU performance through modern microarchitectural ideas.
- Modeling potential improvements to determine their merit and feasibility.
- Implementing effective solutions and collaborating closely with build, verification, and post-silicon teams.
- Resolving critical issues related to timing, power, and area to achieve flawless implementation.
- Partnering with lead microarchitects to meet the CPU core’s performance, area, and power targets.
- Advocating for microarchitectural ideas, communicating their benefits and drawbacks in various mediums.
- Driving the microarchitecture segment with enthusiasm and energy, leading by example.
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of brand new CPU microarchitecture and architecture.
- Proven track record of CPU microarchitectural innovation across areas such as Front End CPU Uarch, Midcore CPU Uarch, and Memory Subsystem CPU Uarch.
- Experience in performance modeling, debugging, and demonstrating the merit of innovative ideas.
- Close collaboration skills with build and verification teams to successfully implement microarchitectural improvements.
- At least 16+ years of experience in a frontline role within brand new CPU projects.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and advocacy abilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Skills
Required:CPU microarchitecturePerformance modelingCollaboration with build and verification teamsCommunication and advocacy
Nice to have:Leadership in microarchitecture segments
Benefits
- equity and benefits
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