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Google · 5 hours ago

Senior CPU Performance Architect

positionPortland, OR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$156K/yr - $229K/yr
date8+ years exp

Google is seeking a Senior CPU Performance Architect to join their Devices & Services team, which focuses on developing custom silicon solutions for their products. The role involves innovating hardware experiences that enhance performance, efficiency, and integration, contributing to the future of Google's technology.

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Responsibilities

Plan and evaluate ARM’s architecture features from both architecture and performance aspect
Develop a performance model for performance analysis and microarchitecture studies
Lead collaboration with design and verification teams to develop efficient CPU implementation
Define and write CPU subsystem architecture specifications
Drive performance correlation between the performance model and RTL implementation, including micro-benchmark development and pre-silicon and post-silicon performance bug triage

Qualification

Microprocessor architecturePerformance modelingCPU architectureInstruction set architectureSystem software componentsElectrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer Science

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8 years of experience with microprocessor architecture, micro-architecture, performance, and design
Experience with performance modeling, analysis, correlation, and workload characterization, as well as experience with CPU architecture (e.g., CPU block)

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture
5 years of experience in CPU micro-architecture exploration and development
Knowledge of processor instruction set architecture (e.g., ARM, RISC-V, x86)
Knowledge of system software components, such as Linux, drivers, and runtime

Benefits

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Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
dateFounded in 1998
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.google.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$26.1M
Key Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

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Sundar Pichai
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Thomas Kurian
CEO - Google Cloud
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