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CPU Performance Modelling Architect

AMD· Engineering
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Hybrid (Cambridge)Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Role within the Core Performance Architecture Modelling team focused on CPU microarchitecture development, performance modelling, analysis, and RTL-to-performance model correlation in a high-performance computing context.

Responsibilities

  • Develop expertise in cycle-accurate core microarchitecture performance simulator development, workload and trace analysis, microarchitecture development, and RTL-to-performance model correlation.
  • Collaborate with a team of hardware and software engineers to develop innovative features that optimize CPU microarchitecture performance.
  • Partner with design teams on broader architectural features and contribute to methodology improvements.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in C++ and scripting languages.
  • Background in computer architecture through academic study and/or industry experience.
  • Experience with cycle-accurate microarchitecture performance simulator development.
  • Experience with pre-silicon performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of computing software, including operating systems, compilers, and applications.
  • Evidence of technical leadership, innovation, or perseverance through publications, patents, or other industry contributions.

Skills

Required:C++Scripting languagesComputer architectureCycle-accurate performance simulator developmentPre-silicon performance analysis
Nice to have:Operating systems, compilers, applicationsTechnical leadership / publications / patents

Benefits

  • Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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