CPU Cache Architect

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Work type: Remote
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Salary: $200,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Oct 21, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

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TL;DR · CPU Cache Architect

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The CPU Cache Architect joins the Cores Organization to serve as a technical expert in performance modeling, performance analysis, and microarchitecture development for next-generation cores and caches. This role involves collaborating with hardware and software engineers to optimize CPU, cache, and interconnect performance. Key responsibilities include developing cycle-accurate core, cache, and SoC performance simulators, as well as creating simulators at various abstraction levels. The architect will use these tools alongside analytical methods, emulation, and post-silicon observation to evaluate microarchitecture improvements and develop performance analysis methodologies for various workloads. Required skills include C++ programming, scripting, and computer architecture expertise. Candidates should also possess familiarity with Digital RTL Design, Software Development, and Verilog HDL to support the design of high-performance server, client, and gaming processors.

Skills

C++ Verilog HDL Digital RTL Design Computer Architecture SoC Performance Modeling Performance Analysis Simulators Emulation Post-silicon Observation Scripting Hardware Design Microarchitecture

What you'll do

Optimize the performance of CPUs, caches, and interconnects with hardware and software engineers.
Develop and enhance cycle-accurate performance simulators for cores, caches, and SoCs.
Create simulators at various abstraction levels to support architectural development.
Evaluate microarchitecture improvements using simulators, analytical methods, emulation, and post-silicon observation.
Develop and improve tools and methodologies for analyzing workload performance.
Guide and mentor junior engineers within the organization.

What we're looking for

BS/MS/PhD in EE, CS, CSE, or a similar field (preferred).
Expertise in hardware design (preferred).
C++ programming and scripting language capabilities (preferred).
Computer architecture background with industry experience in architecting processors, caches, and interconnect (preferred).
Familiarity with Digital RTL Design, Software Development, and Verilog HDL (preferred).
Experience writing and debugging RTL (preferred).
Experience collaborating effectively with a diverse team across disciplines (preferred).
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.