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SoC Performance Architect (Server CPU) joins the SoC Architecture team to lead server workload analysis, performance modeling, and optimization across hardware and software stacks. The role involves identifying bottlenecks in CPU cores, cache hierarchies, memory subsystems, on-chip fabrics, and I/O while driving improvements in firmware, OS, and compiler behavior. You will build analytical and empirical models, conduct sensitivity studies, and provide performance projections for internal and competitive products. Key responsibilities include defining KPI frameworks, utilizing profiling and PMU tools to capture microarchitectural stall data, and performing CPI breakdowns. Required skills include deep knowledge of CPU microarchitecture, SoC architecture, and Linux environments. You will use scripting and data analysis to manage large datasets while collaborating across teams to provide data-driven recommendations for improving product performance and efficiency within the server domain.
Remote (Santa Clara, CA)+343 days ago
$198,600–$297,800
SoC Architecture
CPU Microarchitecture
Performance Modeling
Linux
Firmware
Memory Management
PMU
Data Analysis
Scripting
System Configuration
I/O Subsystems
SoC Architecture
Micro-architecture
Network-on-Chip
ARM
RISC-V
C++
Python
Linux
RTOS
Front-end Design
Verification
Power Management
Memory Systems
PCIe
USB
Ethernet
Machine Learning
Simulation
Modeling
unit-testing