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What You'll DoThe ARL is one of the research team's of SAIT (Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology) which is Samsung's R&D hub, established as the incubator for cutting-edge technologies. SAIT's mission has covered various research areas from AI applications/algorithms research, neuromorphic processor, domain-specific accelerators to new materials, quantum computing, and super computer system.
ARL is committed to shaping the future of CPU processor and SoC architecture for the most demanding applications of the future like AI and HPC. We are building the foundation of processors and the related platform which are applied to various business targets of Samsung in the future.
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff CPU Performance Modeling Engineer to join our CPU architecture and performance analysis team. In this role, you will develop, refine, and analyze architectural and microarchitectural performance models for next-generation processors. You will collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, and verification teams to guide performance-driven design decisions and validate performance against specifications
Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose office/headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy
Job ID: 42755
- Develop and maintain detailed performance models (e.g., C++/SystemC/TLM) for CPU and subsystem architectures.
- Analyze microarchitectural bottlenecks, explore design trade-offs, and provide quantitative feedback to architecture and design teams.
- Collaborate with RTL design and verification teams to ensure performance models align with functional and cycle-accurate simulations.
- Define and execute performance verification plans; correlate model results with RTL and silicon data.
- Work with software, compiler, and workload teams to understand performance characteristics of target applications.
- Generate detailed performance reports and recommendations to drive architectural and microarchitectural optimizations.
- Contribute to the development of modeling methodologies, automation frameworks, and performance validation flows.
- Support post-silicon performance validation, including workload analysis and root-cause performance deviations.
What You Bring- Bachelors in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 8+ years or PhD with in Electrical/Computer Engineer with 5+ years preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in CPU or SoC architecture, performance modeling, or microarchitecture design.
- Strong programming skills in C++, SystemC, Python, or equivalent modeling languages.
- Solid understanding of CPU pipelines, memory hierarchy, out-of-order execution, branch prediction, and cache coherency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret and present complex performance data.
- Familiarity with industry-standard CPU benchmarks and workloads (e.g., SPEC, Geekbench, MLPerf).
- Knowledge of power-performance trade-offs, performance counters, and instrumentation techniques
- Hands-on experience with performance verification, including correlation with RTL simulation or silicon data preferred
- Experience with functional verification environments (UVM, simulation-based, or formal) preferred
- Exposure to post-silicon bring-up, performance counter analysis, and workload characterization preferred
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional engineering teams preferred
- You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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What We OfferThe pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors-including the role's function and location, as well as the individual's knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
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.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You'll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way-including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you'll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Caf and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That's why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
Base Pay Range
$163,000-$253,000 USD
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