Arm · 1 day ago
Performance and PnP Modeling Architect
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$283K/yr - $383K/yr
10+ years expArm is seeking highly skilled and motivated System-on-Chip (SoC) Performance and Power modeling Architects to join their diverse team. The role involves driving architectural investigations, performing workload characterization, and creating frameworks for analyzing performance and power in silicon platforms across various markets.
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Responsibilities
Efficiently drive and resolve architectural investigations and PnP tradeoff studies across various SoC (CPU, GPU, NPU, Media, IO, interconnects, memory controllers) and Platform components
Perform detailed workload characterization to identify performance bottlenecks and propose architectural solutions. Collaborate, coordinate, and drive consensus across architects, and IP teams. Conduct workload compaction to facilitate effective modeling
Create profiling and visualization frameworks to analyze with right level of abstraction. Contribute to automation for streamlining production processes
Stay up-to-date on latest advancements in application development, workload characterization, and performance/power/thermal analysis
Qualification
Required
Experience (+10 years) in SoC Performance Modeling and analysis in the semiconductor industry
A background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with an expertise in computer architecture, and microarchitecture
Understanding of general-purpose CPU/GPU microarchitecture, including knowledge of areas such as processor pipelines, caches, and memory hierarchy
Proficient in C/C++ for programming for large-scale software development, familiarity with SystemC TLM, and Python scripting language skills
Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to convey effectively complicated solutions
Drive PnP analysis as an experienced SoC Performance and Power modeling Architect at Arm, focusing on diverse silicon platforms
Preferred
Knowledge of interconnect micro-architecture design, PCIe/CXL and CHI protocols
Understanding of workloads used for performance optimization under system constraints (TDP, Limits)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and requirements
Experience with Unix, scripting, and source control systems (e.g., Git, Subversion)
Company
Arm
Arm’s foundational technology is defining the future of computing. A future built by the greatest technology ecosystem in the world.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2016-07-18Acquired
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Leadership Team
Rene Haas
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Child
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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