CPU Performance Architect

Job Title

CPU Performance Architect

Role Summary

Join the SoC Performance Architecture team to drive performance modeling, analysis methodologies, and related infrastructure for next-generation client SoCs. Lead research and engineering efforts to translate concepts into architectural models and product-ready solutions, working closely with architecture, design, and validation teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typical experience expected is in the 3–7 year range; this is an experienced-hire role.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain performance models for client SoCs and emerging microarchitectures.
• Design and implement performance modeling infrastructure and analysis methodologies.
• Model microarchitectures, identify performance bottlenecks, and propose data-driven optimizations.
• Lead and execute research initiatives and convert results into product-ready architectural models.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, and validation teams to ensure performance features meet latency, bandwidth, and power objectives.
• Integrate and bring up simulators, workloads, and analysis tools to validate performance expectations.
• Provide performance analysis and guidance across subsystems such as cache, memory, and fabric.

Requirements

Minimum technical skills and experience required. Distinguish must-have versus nice-to-have.

• Must-have: Strong C++ or object-oriented programming skills.
• Must-have: Expertise in computer architecture, or a strong foundation in algorithms or deep learning with a clear interest in applying those techniques to computer architecture.
• Must-have: Experience with C++/SystemC TLM modeling and performance analysis of complex SoCs (latency/bandwidth/power focus).
• Must-have: Practical experience with SoC subsystems such as cache, memory, or fabric.
• Nice-to-have: Exposure to scripting or RTL validation environments.
• Nice-to-have: Experience bringing up or integrating functional/performance simulators and/or performing workload-driven analysis.

Education Requirements

Minimums indicated: B.Tech (with ~5+ years experience), M.Tech (~3+ years), or Ph.D. with relevant internships. Preferred fields include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical disciplines; equivalent practical experience is acceptable.

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.