CPU Performance Architect
$141.91k - $232.19kIntel
Job Details: Job Description: The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful. The Role and Impact: Join Intel as a CPU Performance Architect in Austin, TX and play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge semiconductor technology. You will be at the forefront of designing and developing CPU logic, ensuring power, performance, and area optimization to meet Intel's world-class standards. As part of our innovative engineering team, your contributions will directly impact the success of Intel's CPU designs and their integration into system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the architecture and microarchitecture of CPUs, influencing the development of industry-leading processors that power the future of computing. Key Responsibilities: Develops and drives end-to-end CPU architecture specifications for highly optimized, modular, and scalable CPU based on hardware features, requirements, and interoperability of hardware and software throughout the product life cycle. Understands the CPU requirements and defines targets (performance, power, frequency, and area) and content (features) that meet the requirements. Evaluates feasibility trade-offs, explores, and defines new approaches and novel architectures for CPU. Invents, conceptualizes, and specifies architectural and microarchitecture features to deliver optimized CPU requirements for multiple segments from high performance computing to extreme low-power products. Models CPU performance and power, analyzes the bottlenecks of current CPUs on workloads that reflect CPU future usage. Develops tests, test plans, and testing infrastructure for new architectures/features for CPU, performs functional modeling simulations, and conducts analysis of test results using advanced statistics and data predictions for benchmarking performance and determining areas for improvement. Provides experimental/proof-of-concept changes for proposing design alternatives meeting performance, power, area, and timing constraints. Collaborates with architects, design, verification, and validation engineers during the execution of the project. Delivers definition of new microarchitecture and finds mitigations for issues that arise during feature implementation to improve the overall design of CPU and overcome bottlenecks and constraints. Qualifications: You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your schoolwork/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences. Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering or related computing discipline and 4+ years' related experience OR a Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related computing discipline, and 3+ years related experience, OR PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related computing discipline and experience listed below. High performance micro-architecture techniques and research CPU architecture and micro-architecture simulators, tracing technologies, and performance analysis. 6+ months experience or coursework with C+ Preferred Qualifications: PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or related discipline. Internship or experience in a CPU design or verification role. Advanced skills with Object Oriented Programming (C++/STL) Job Type: College Grad Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, Texas, Austin Additional Locations: Business group: Silicon and Platform Engineering Group (SPE): Deliver breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that deliver industry-leading products today while also defining the next generation of computing experiences. Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel ( . Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-232,190.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Work Model for this Role This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel
$272k - $431.25k
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI), agentic workloads, deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers (CSP), gaming, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicles?...PerformanceFull time$224k - $356.5k
...you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for... ...intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers... ...systems.Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs...PerformanceFull time$190.61k - $361.48k
Job Details:Job Description: The Role and ImpactAs a CPU Performance Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's cutting-edge CPU designs, driving innovation across high-performance computing and extreme low-power products. This position offers...PerformanceFull timeLocal areaImmediate startShift work$141.91k - $232.19k
...products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful.The Role and Impact: Join Intel as a CPU Performance Architect in Austin, TX and play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge semiconductor technology. You will be at the forefront of...PerformanceFull timeInternshipLocal areaImmediate startShift work$190.61k - $361.48k
Job Details:Job Description: The Role and ImpactAs a CPU Architect, you will be at the forefront of Intel's innovation, shaping the future of CPU designs for high-performance computing and low-power products. This role is integral to Intel's mission to deliver cutting-edge...PerformanceFull timeLocal areaImmediate startShift work- ...CPU Performance Architect, Platform Architecture Work Locations (3) Submit Resume Do you have an uncommon desire to seek out and solve exceedingly difficult challenges rather than the easy ones? Do you believe that truly valuable and meaningful accomplishments are...Performance
$154k - $231k
...tier mobile SoC, Server, IoT, and Automotive roadmap are our high-performance, multithreaded, low-power Hexagon cores. These cores power a... ...contribute to the development of high-performance, energy-efficient CPU cores. Ideal candidates will have experience in CPU...PerformanceWork experience placementWork from home- Samsung Semiconductor in Austin, Texas is seeking a talented CPU Micro-architect to shape next-generation processors for AI and high-performance computing. The role involves optimizing microarchitecture and collaborating with teams to push boundaries in processor design...Performance
$138k - $197k
Create the first Google CPU for processor design team.Define floating point data paths... ...the IEEE 754 standard while achieving performance, clock and low power goals.Implement integer... ...with architecture teams and other micro architects to define high performance floating...PerformanceWorldwide$151k - $251.8k
...excellence for Intellectual Property (IP) that is applied to high‑performance computing devices consumed by millions of people around the... ...us! Role and Responsibilities We are seeking a talented CPU Micro‑architect to join our team, where you will play a pivotal part in...PerformanceHourly payFull timeRelocation- ...designing and deploying hardware in these segments. Systems Solutions Architect will work with partners in the ecosystem to define system... ..., partner IP and their key IP to provide best-in-class performance, power efficiency, scalability, and time-to-market.Work together...PerformanceWork experience placementWork at officeLocal area
- ...cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost... ...have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI... ...compute systems. We’re looking for a Power Architect to drive architectural strategy,...PerformancePermanent employment
- ...technologies to differentiate.Facilitate design development efforts, performance estimation, and performance analysis through methodology and... ...on related projects, potentially including DSP and RISC-V CPU development, or related IP.Job Qualification:Bachelor’s required...PerformanceFull timeWork at officeLocal area
$168k - $264.5k
...specialized algorithms for VLSI design.We are seeking a Senior P&R Methodology Architect to define and own the next generation RTL2GDS flow for advanced nodes (3nm and below) and high performance GPU, CPU and SoC designs. You should have deep, hands‑on experience across the...PerformanceFull time$184k - $287.5k
...EDA workloads transition from traditional CPU-bound tasks to massively parallel GPU-... ...exponentially. We are seeking a Senior Systems Performance Engineer to build our next generation of... ...of computing!What you'll be doing:Architecting and maintaining custom profiling...PerformanceFull time- ...Centers, Artificial Intelligence (AI), High Performance Computing (HPC), and next‑generation... ...highly experienced Firmware I/O Interconnect Architect to lead the definition and evolution of... ...server platform architecture, including CPU/GPU interconnects, memory hierarchy, and...Performance
$184k - $287.5k
...are now looking for a Senior GPU Memory Architect.NVIDIA is seeking a motivated architect... ...solving complex problems while optimizing performance, area, complexity, and power on leading-... ...of meaningful work experience in GPU or CPU Architecture and development...PerformanceFull timeWork experience placement$184k - $287.5k
We are now looking for a Senior GPU Architect! The NVIDIA GPU Architecture group is looking... ...computing fields delivering the highest performance in the world for parallel processing... ...relevant industry experience in GPU or CPU architecture (or other equivalent experience...PerformanceFull time- ...next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re... ...an experienced ASIC Formal Verification Architect to join the IOHUB team. This team develops... ...- Jasper, VC-formal.Design knowledge of CPU, GPU, Bus/Noc/Interconnect, Memory...PerformanceNight shift
- ...and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE:As a Performance Architect in AMD’s Embedded Business Unit, you will define and shape the... ...architecture, including workload-driven performance projections across CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, interconnect, and I/O subsystems.Build and...PerformanceNight shift
$161.5k - $218.5k
...expect to collaborate with leading GPU Architects to build prototype architectural improvements... ...engaging with product groups, analyzing performance of various gaming and GPGPU workloads.... ...compromises involved between GPU and CPU architecturesA history of thinking creatively...PerformanceWork at officeLocal area$220.92k - $361.48k
...the needs of diverse segments, from high-performance computing to ultra-low power solutions.... ...identify improvements.Collaborate with architects, design engineers, system engineers, and... ...in computer architecture fundamentals, CPU architecture, and systems thinking.Demonstrated...PerformanceFull timeLocal areaImmediate startShift work$166.5k - $290k
...highly experienced NOC and Cache Coherency Architect with over 15 years of industry... ...role involves close collaboration with CPU core architects, designers, and cross-functional... ...global teams to ensure high-quality, high-performance processor designs.Essential ...PerformanceFull timeLocal areaNight shift$100k
...cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost... ...have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI... ...are seeking a CPU Performance Modeling Architect to help shape the next generation of high...PerformancePermanent employment- ...and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE:As a Performance Architect in Embedded Processor Architecture, Engineering & Solutions (... ...experience working on computer architecture, GPU architecture, CPU and GPU micro-architecture, cache hierarchy, coherent memory...Performance
$254.34k - $310.86k
...limitless potential of RISC-V to the highest performance and most data-intensive applications in... ...:The Role: SiFive, a leader in RISC-V CPU IPs, is looking for an experienced... ...performance processors. The performance architect will guide the performance team to work...PerformanceFull timeWork experience placement- SiFive is seeking a Power-Management/Reset/Clock Micro-Architect and RTL Design Engineer to design CPU cores and interconnect IP for open RISC-V based SOCs... ...reset, and clocking solutions, with a focus on high performance and configurability, delivering hardware with...Performance
$100k
Performance Architect, AI HW Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of... ...of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to...PerformanceRemote work- ...generation coherent interconnect to provide connectivity between CPU, GPU and special purpose accelerators. Every product that AMD... ...address a variety of markets, including traditional servers, high performance computing, client desktop and laptop PCs, machine intelligence,...PerformanceNight shift
$164k - $264.5k
Job Title: Data Center Power & Limits Architect The Data Center Power & Limits Architect will... ...for enabling maximum sustained performance within constrained power, cooling, and reliability... ..., and enforcement mechanisms across CPU, GPU, memory, accelerators, and I/O Develop...PerformanceWork experience placement
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