At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of next-gen CPU architectures and optimise performance for mobile and compute platforms.
- Company: Join a top global semiconductor company at the forefront of technology innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in CPU design and work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience in Computer Science or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are currently partnered with a leading global semiconductor and compute technology organisation developing next-generation CPU architectures for flagship mobile and compute platforms. They are looking to hire a Principal CPU Microarchitect to drive innovation across advanced processor cores, focusing on workload-driven microarchitectural design and performance modelling.
Key responsibilities
- Define and evaluate advanced CPU microarchitectural features across fetch/decode, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, memory subsystems, cache hierarchy, and prefetching.
- Develop and maintain cycle-accurate performance models using gem5 or equivalent simulation environments.
- Drive workload analysis using performance counters, trace analysis, and profiling methodologies to identify bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities.
- Evaluate performance improvements against industry-standard and mobile-focused benchmark workloads.
Key requirements
- MSc, PhD, or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Architecture.
- Hands-on experience in CPU microarchitecture development for out-of-order processor cores.
- Deep expertise in at least one major architecture domain such as branch prediction, prefetching, memory systems, cache coherence, or OoO execution.
- Strong experience with cycle-accurate simulators such as gem5 or proprietary CPU modelling platforms.
If you are interested in this position, please send a CV to Alistair@eu-recruit.com.
Principal CPU Architect: Microarchitecture & Performance employer: European Tech Recruit
Join a pioneering global semiconductor and compute technology organisation that champions innovation in CPU architecture. With a strong focus on employee development, this company offers a collaborative work culture where creativity thrives, alongside competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees enjoy access to cutting-edge resources and a dynamic environment that fosters both personal and career advancement.
