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Arm · 1 week ago

CPU Performance – Microarchitecture Exploration Engineer (Senior/Principal)

positionRaleigh, NC
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$191K/yr - $258K/yr
date5+ years exp

Arm is the industry's leading supplier of microprocessor technology, and they are seeking a Senior uArch Exploration Engineer to join their CPU Performance team. In this role, you will define the microarchitecture for Arm’s next-generation CPUs, building and analyzing performance models while collaborating with architects and design engineers.

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Responsibilities

Define and explore new CPU microarchitecture concepts for performance, power, and efficiency
Build and refine performance models (cycle-accurate and functional simulators)
Analyze workloads and performance sensitivities to guide design trade-offs
Collaborate with architects and design engineers to translate ideas into practical designs
Engage with partners to understand performance requirements and workload expectations
Present technical analysis and recommendations clearly across diverse audiences

Qualification

CPU microarchitecture developmentPerformance modelingWorkload analysisC++PythonSimulators experienceAnalytical skillsWorkload characterizationBenchmarkingSoftware engineering practicesProfiling toolsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
5–10 years of experience in CPU microarchitecture development, performance modeling, or workload analysis
Strong understanding of CPU microarchitecture fundamentals and performance/power/area trade-offs
Hands-on experience with simulators (cycle-accurate, functional) and modeling infrastructure
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred

Experience with workload characterization and benchmarking
Familiarity with advanced software engineering practices and profiling tools
Exposure to customer or partner-facing technical discussions

Company

Arm

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Arm’s foundational technology is defining the future of computing. A future built by the greatest technology ecosystem in the world.
dateFounded in 1990
location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR
people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://www.arm.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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2016-07-18Acquired
1999-01-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Rene Haas
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Jason Child
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