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MIPS Technologies

Performance Architecture Engineer - Modeling

MIPS Technologies, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


We are seeking an experienced Performance Architecture Engineer to join our modeling team. This position requires an experienced engineer with comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software aspects of high-performance CPU definition and design. The candidate will contribute to the current and next CPU micro-architectures.

You will:

Have recent hands-on experience with CPU performance analysisExperienced in architecture development and specification from early high-level architectural exploration, through working with designers on micro-architectural tradeoffs to arriving at a detailed specificationPerformance modeling and validationArchitecture verification and testingDevelopment of architecture toolsIdeally, you’ll have:

MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of practical experience or BS with 8+ yearsExperience with processor architecture concepts along with hands-on knowledgeHave worked on specifications of CPU and multi-core CPU sub-system features such as memory models, virtual memory, distributed memory, multi-level caches, and CPU pipelinesWritten performance models and characterizing the performancePossess knowledge of architectures such as RISC-V or ARMA plus if you have:

Deep experience with RISC-V CPU architecturesCompiler toolchain experience and understanding of software operationFamiliarity with the Sparta Modeling Framework, System-C, Gem5 or similar C++ framework

$120,000 - $200,000 a year

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $120,000 - $200,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for equity and other discretionary bonuses. MIPS offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.Here’s what you can expect from us:At MIPS, you’ll be a member of a fast-growing team of technologists that are creating the industry’s highest performance RISC-V processors. Small teams that are part of a non-compartmentalized structure – you’ll be able to understand and have an impact on the bigger picture. A great deal of autonomy, with support from some of the industry’s most experienced CPU engineers. An unlimited growth path – with the right skills, you can decide where you want to expand and grow in your role at MIPS. The opportunity to learn a great deal about the blossoming RISC-V architecture in cutting-edge applications with industry-leading customers.At MIPS we provide meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families. MIPS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid leave!More about us:MIPS is well-known as a microprocessor pioneer, having led the way in RISC-based computing to enable faster and more power-efficient semiconductors for a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to networking and communications. More than 30 years after the introduction of the original MIPS RISC architecture, MIPS processors have shipped into billions of consumer and enterprise products.Today, MIPS is once again leading a RISC revolution as we build on our deep roots to accelerate the RISC-V architecture for high-performance applications. We are focused on delivering our first RISC-V products: the MIPS eVocore processors, which provide a new level of scalability for high-performance heterogeneous computing. Because of our RISC heritage, deep engineering expertise, and proven technologies, MIPS can accelerate development and deployment of RISC-V based solutions.

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