Principal CPU Architect – CPU Design / Performance Modelling / Computer Architecture

Job description

Principal CPU Architect – CPU Design / Performance Modelling / Computer Architecture

We are currently partnered with a leading global semiconductor and compute technology organisation developing next-generation CPU architectures for flagship mobile and compute platforms. They are looking to hire a Principal CPU Microarchitect to drive innovation across advanced processor cores, focusing on workload-driven microarchitectural design and performance modelling.

Key responsibilities

• Define and evaluate advanced CPU microarchitectural features across fetch/decode, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, memory subsystems, cache hierarchy, and prefetching
• Develop and maintain cycle-accurate performance models using gem5 or equivalent simulation environments
• Drive workload analysis using performance counters, trace analysis, and profiling methodologies to identify bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities
• Evaluate performance improvements against industry-standard and mobile-focused benchmark workloads

Key requirements

• MSc, PhD, or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Architecture
• Hands-on experience in CPU microarchitecture development for out-of-order processor cores
• Deep expertise in at least one major architecture domain such as branch prediction, prefetching, memory systems, cache coherence, or OoO execution
• Strong experience with cycle-accurate simulators such as gem5 or proprietary CPU modelling platforms

Keywords:

CPU Microarchitecture / Computer Architecture / Out-of-Order Execution / gem5 / Performance Modelling / ARM / RISC-V / x86_64 / Branch Prediction / Prefetching / Cache Coherence / Workload Analysis / CPU Design / Microarchitecture / Semiconductor / HPC / AI Acceleration / Compiler Optimisation

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV to Alistair@eu-recruit.com

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English