Define and document performance and power analysis plans for system use-cases across multiple workloads (CPU, GPU, AI/ML) as well as concurrent scenarios.
Identify areas of performance optimization in the SoC for both Software and Hardware architectures
Direct triage of complex performance issues to determine root-cause and present results to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, hardware, and software engineering, etc.) to implement optimal power, performance, and thermal solutions.
Provide technical leadership, mentor and guide engineers to successfully execute multiple programs.
Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations for product teams up to senior executives to help drive business decisions and next generation architecture choices.
Defining and developing automation for the team to operate more efficiently
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering
4+ years of practical post-silicon experience of power and performance analysis of complex SoCs
4+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (Sr. Director, Vice President level and above)
Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C/C++)
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Self-starter and able to work independently.
Understanding of memory hierarchy, and system interconnects
Understanding of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight-PMU, and various bus interface protocols
Knowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specifications
Experience with Vulkan, OpenGL, DX12, or CUDA
Understanding of industry power and performance benchmarks along with system interaction and dependencies
System power/performance analysis tools and techniques
Computer hardware and architecture understanding
Knowledge of SW Power management stacks and scheduler behavior
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$155,400.00 - $233,200.00
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