SoC Performance Architect

Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSoC Performance ArchitectAustin, Texas, United States of America No longer accepting applications.Job ID3092500As a SoC Performance Architect, you will create performance and power models for the fabric NoC / DRAM controller / IO blocks for server-class SoCs, correlate models against RTL behavior, prototype ideas and help productize performance/power features for future SoC designs.Required Skill● 2+ years of experience in SoC performance/power modeling● Strong grasp of the computer architecture fundamentals especially in the areas of interconnects, traffic QoS, distributed caches, coherency flows, DRAM controller and IO (PCIe) flows● Proficient in C++ and Perl / Python● Exposure to performance analysis and debug● Ability to independently identify, troubleshoot and solve performance problemsPreferred qualifications● 4 years of experience in CPU / SoC performance/power modeling, Performance Validation● Proficient in IP/SoC level performance validation between RTL and performance models,● Expertise in analyzing and debugging performance shortfalls in RTL environment● Exposure to testing and debugging performance issues post-silicon environments● Demonstrable experience in productizing features that improve performance/power characteristics of a designRole and Responsibilities● Conduct RTL performance verification. This will involve creation of verification plans and directed tests / checkers● Develop a SoC performance/power model for blocks such as interconnect NoCs, distributed system caches, memory controllers, IO controllers● Verify model correctness by writing unit-tests and debugging mismatches against expectations● Identify ideas for improving the SoC’s performance/power characteristics. Prototype idea in the performance/power model and thoroughly characterize it● Work with architects and RTL developers to productize the improvements identified through detailed studies