At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of cutting-edge CPU architectures and optimise performance.
- Company: Innovative tech firm in Cambridgeshire, pushing the boundaries of CPU technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for significant career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a team shaping the future of computing with impactful projects.
- Qualifications: Expertise in modern CPU architectures and performance analysis required.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 150000 £ per year.
Cambridgeshire, England £130-150k (and higher, dependent on experience)
This is a key position as a Principal CPU Architect or Chief CPU Architect (dependent on levels and relevance of experience) – to work on the latest developments in CPU architecture – for improvements in processing power, performance and optimisation.
Main responsibilities
- Performance analysis of applications of interest to propose new instructions and ISA extensions
- Reworking and optimisation of critical parts of applications to support new ISA
- Implementation of proposed new instructions or uArch tweaks in performance simulator for evaluation of possible performance benefits
Requirement
- Deep understanding of modern CPU architectures
- Knowledge and experience of using of latest Aarch64 or X86 instruction sets
- Background in performance analysis, profiling and workload characterisation
- Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
Considered as a plus
- Experience in developing and using performance simulators like GEM5 (O3 model), Sniper or others is a big plus
- Experience in developing and using dynamic binary instrumentation infrastructures like QEMU or DynamoRIO or x86 PIN is a plus
- Knowledge of NPU/GPU architecture
- Experience in simulator development for NPU/GPU
- Experience in implementing instructions in the ARM/x86 architecture is preferred
Please contact Rob Hudson for more information.
Lead CPU Architect: Drive ISA Extensions & Performance in Peterborough employer: IC Resources
As a leading employer in the tech industry, we offer an innovative work environment in Cambridgeshire that fosters collaboration and creativity. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and competitive salaries, ensuring that our team members are at the forefront of CPU architecture advancements. Join us to be part of a dynamic culture that values your expertise and encourages impactful contributions to cutting-edge technology.
