Location
San Jose, California, United States
Compensation
$219k–$351k USD
Type
full time
Posted
2 months ago
Remote
Yes
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=29
Posted $351k · well above market
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Principal, CPU Architecture & Performance Research Engineer
What You’ll Do
Architecture Research Lab is seeking Principal CPU Architecture & Performance Engineer to lead the definition, analysis, and optimization of next-generation CPU microarchitectures (RISC-V core). This role is focused on end-to-end performance: from architectural trade-offs and workload characterization to micro-architectural modeling, simulation, and silicon bring-up correlation.
You will work closely with architecture, design, compiler, and system teams to drive performance and efficiency across a broad set of real-world workloads
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Job ID: 42918
What You Bring
Preferred Qualifications
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What We Offer
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This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
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