Processor Core Logic Design/Architect
Responsibilities:
Partner with the Chief Architect to identify opportunities for improvement.
Architect, specify, and design enhancements to address those opportunities.
Work closely with validation and physical design teams to productize solutions.
Position Requirements:
Minimum 10+ years years of experience in processor core logic design.
Strong knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
- Load/store
- Instruction fetch and branch prediction
- Memory management
- Bus protocols
- Experience with performance analysis and optimization is a plus, including:
- Identifying performance bottlenecks
- Analyzing and modeling potential improvements
- Implementing solutions
- Requires strong architecture knowledge and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in processor core logic design
- Strong knowledge of at least one area: load/store, instruction fetch and branch prediction, memory management, or bus protocols
- Strong processor architecture knowledge
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Experience with performance analysis and optimization, including identifying bottlenecks, modeling improvements, and implementing solutions
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