The Role and Impact As a CPU Performance Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's cutting-edge CPU designs, driving innovation across high-performance computing and ...
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$181K/yr
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers ...
Senior CPU Performance Architect
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$181K/yr
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers ...
Senior CPU Performance Architect
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$181K/yr
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers ...
Senior CPU Performance Architect
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$181K/yr
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers ...
Senior CPU Performance Architect
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$181K/yr
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers ...
Senior CPU Performance Architect
Hillsboro, OR · On-site
$181K/yr
Do you want to help drive the development of CPU technology for architectures used for artificial intelligence (AI) / deep learning (DL), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud service providers ...
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Our GPUs are being used in many of the largest high performance computing projects around the world, solving real world problems. Our products are used to build and parallelize the most meaningful ...
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Professionals in High Performance Computing (HPC) are often responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining powerful computing clusters tailored for processing large data sets or running complex simulations. Daily tasks may include optimizing code and workflows for parallel environments, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and supporting researchers or engineers in using HPC resources efficiently. Collaboration is common, as HPC specialists work closely with IT staff, domain scientists, and software developers to ensure systems meet project and organizational goals. This role provides a challenging and dynamic work environment, offering opportunities to continually learn about emerging technologies and methodologies in computational science.
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To thrive in High Performance Computing, you need expertise in parallel computing, computer architecture, and programming languages such as C/C++ or Fortran, often backed by a relevant degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with HPC cluster management, job scheduling systems (e.g., SLURM), and experience with accelerators like GPUs or cloud platforms is crucial; certifications in Linux administration or HPC technologies are advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities help professionals excel in complex, collaborative environments. These qualifications enable the efficient design, deployment, and maintenance of advanced computing infrastructure to support scientific and engineering applications.
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A High Performance Computing (HPC) job involves designing, managing, and optimizing advanced computing systems used for complex calculations, simulations, and data processing. Professionals in this field work with supercomputers, parallel computing frameworks, and high-speed networks to enhance computational efficiency. HPC specialists are commonly employed in scientific research, engineering, finance, and artificial intelligence to solve large-scale problems. Responsibilities often include developing algorithms, maintaining HPC clusters, and improving system performance.
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$181K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
Posted 15 days ago
Intel rating
8.7
Based on 145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
11th of 141 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
The Role and Impact
As a CPU Performance Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Intel's cutting-edge CPU designs, driving innovation across high-performance computing and extreme low-power products. This position offers the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancements, defining and delivering architecture specifications that directly impact Intel's success and industry leadership. Your contributions will influence the performance, scalability, and efficiency of CPUs that serve diverse market segments, from enterprise solutions to edge computing devices.
Through collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will invent novel microarchitectural approaches, overcome bottlenecks, and refine designs to meet stringent constraints and evolving demands. Your work will enable Intel to consistently push boundaries and deliver CPUs that meet and exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and drives end-to-end CPU microarchitecture specifications for highly optimized, modular, and scalable CPU based on hardware features, requirements, and interoperability of hardware and software throughout the product life cycle.
- Evaluates feasibility tradeoffs, explores, and defines new approaches and novel microarchitectures for CPU.
- Models CPU performance and power characteristics and analyzes the bottlenecks of current performance features on workloads that reflect CPU future usage.
- Collaborates with architects, design, verification, and validation engineers during the execution of the project.
- Delivers definition of new microarchitecture and finds mitigations for issues that arise during feature implementation to improve the overall design of CPU and overcome bottlenecks and constraints.
- Participates in the debug and fixing of performance miscorrelation between RTL and\or silicon results against the performance model.
- Candidate must have experience in designing high performance CPUs and should be an expert in at-least one or multiple domains across the CPU (Branch Prediction, Fetch/Decode, Rename/Allocation, Reservation Stations/Execution, Memory Subsystem or Prefetchers and its interactions with Uncore).
- Experience in debugging microarchitecture and simulation issues.
- Strong background in microarchitecture/RTL/logic development.
- Proven ability to resolve complex problems, applying analytical and technical skills effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
- The candidate must have a Master's Degree with at 10+ years of experience or a PhD (with dissertation within a general CPU performance domain) with 6+ years of experience working within a high performance, high frequency ARM or x86 CPU performance team.
- Candidate must have at 8+ years of continuous work within cycle accurate C++ CPU performance simulators
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in CPU microarchitecture and experience modeling features in a cycle accurate performance simulator.
- Experience in microarchitecture exploration and identifying new features which provide IPC across the CPU.
- Experience with CPU performance related activities from inception to real silicon (pathfinding, definition, correlation with RTL and Post-Si performance debug and tuning)
- Experience with performance scenarios/use cases and KPI/workloads
- Advanced skills with Object Oriented Programming (C++/STL) and scripting languages
- Ability to write assembly and craft tests to evaluate and debug microarchitectural features
- Ability to read/debug performance issues in RTL
Join Intel and become part of a team dedicated to transforming computing architecture for a smarter, faster, and more connected world.
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $190,610.00-361,480.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.About Intel
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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Santa Clara, CA, US
Year founded
1968