Architects and designs processor core logic enhancements in partnership with the Chief Architect. Collaborates with validation and physical design teams to productize solutions, focusing on areas such as load/store, instruction fetch, branch prediction, memory management, and bus protocols. The role may also analyze performance bottlenecks, model improvements, and implement optimization solutions.
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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.
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