CPU/NPU Performance Simulation Engineer

JOB AD: We are seeking a highly motivated performance engineer to join our workload modelling team to work on performance projection for upcoming server CPUs and NPUs. As a performance projection and simulation engineer you will work on developing performance models for upcoming server CPUs, perform architectural studies and performance projection for applications of interest like database, distributed storage, engines for large-scale data analytics. Key Responsibilities: Develop simulation features to enable rapid architectural exploration and performance evaluation. Engage in the investigation of cutting-edge, high-performance server CPU core and SOC architecture design, contributing vital data support for crucial decision-making processes. Develop strategies for software/hardware co-optimization features and lead the integration of software and hardware components for the next generation processor. Analyse and extract the distinctive features of real-world scenario workloads, delivering essential insights to our in-house chip development department. Person Specification: Required:Profound background in workload modelling and CPU architecture Experience in developing and using performance simulators like GEM5 (O3 model), Sniper or others Experience in developing using dynamic binary instrumentation infrastructures like QEMU or DynamoRIO or x86 PIN.Proficient in benchmark analysis and characterization.Skilled in performance projection and architectural exploration using SoC simulators. Excellent collaboration and inter personal skilDesired:Knowledge of NPU/GPU architectureExperience in simulator development for NPU/GPU

Location: Cambridge, GB

Posted Date: 5/14/2025