Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsFlexible LocationChipset Power EngineerSanta Clara, California, United States of America +3 moreNo longer accepting applications.Job ID3079277Job DescriptionAs a Senior Data Center Post Silicon Power and Performance Engineer, you will work to characterize, debug, and optimize the performance and power consumption of complex SoCs and systems. You will help set up methodologies, develop validation and benchmarking plans, recommend tuning optimizations, and verify that the newly arrived silicon meets the highest performance and power efficiency. You will also participate in architecture and product definition feedback for the next generation of server CPUs by closing the loop with real silicon analysis.Roles and ResponsibilitiesCharacterize Data Center workloads on system to provide inputs into pre-Si modeling and projectionDefine and execute end-to-end performance and power analysis plans for complex server CPUs and systemsDebug issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programsDefine an optimization strategy that delivers world class CPU workload performanceLead collaborative test approach with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are performant and optimized on timeWork closely with supporting teams in design, architecture, emulation, firmware, design verification and software to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, evaluation of CPU and system performance upon silicon arrival, and evaluation of critical Data Center workloadsDevelop deep knowledge of CPU architecture, SoC system architecture, system benchmarking techniques, and power reduction and optimization methodsDrive technical innovation to enhance capabilities in CPU performance, system performance and power validation including tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiativesPreferred QualificationsBachelor or Masters Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering12 to 20+ years of practical experience in post silicon performance and power analysis of SoCsStrong programming/scripting skills (C/C++, Python scripts)Strong familiarity with Data Center workloads, including CPU, memory, and IO bound workloadsStrong analytical skills for test plan creation and debugStrong communication and collaboration skillsMust excel in a dynamic team working environmentMust be a self-starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completionProven understanding of CPU, memory hierarchy, system interconnects.Knowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specificationsSolid grasp of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight-PMU and Timer architecturesExtensive experience in the following technical areas:Proven understanding of critical industry CPU workloads and system interactions and dependenciesPlatform benchmarking and knowledge of performance workloadsPerformance analysis tools and analysis techniquesPower analysis methods and comprehensive understanding of power consumptionPower management methodologies and deep understanding of tuning and optimizationModern lab equipment, including DAQs, protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopesComputer hardware and architecture (experience with datacenter servers a plus)
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