Graduate CPU Micro-architect and Performance Modelling Engineer

Job Overview:

Do you have deep, low-level software knowledge and a keen interest in processor micro-architecture? Take up the challenge to increase the performance of tomorrow’s processors! We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer to join Arm, help shape the future of technology and collaborate in the development of next-generation processors that fuel billions of devices world-wide.

Arm’s Sophia Antipolis design centre is located in one of the most beautiful parts of France, at the heart of Europe’s largest and most dynamic technology park. Surrounded by mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, this exceptional design centre has delivered leading products from Arm’s Cortex (TM) processor family.

As Graduate CPU Micro-architect and Performance Modelling Engineer, you will be tasked with developing an internal CPU performance model with the latest micro-architectural improvement ideas, and performing associated micro-architectural investigations. The model is used initially during the early phases of projects to help and define the micro-architecture of the product, with a specific focus on high performance and energy efficiency. It is then refined and tuned during the development phases to assess performance trade-offs, and used as a gold standard to ensure the product reaches its area, frequency, power and performance targets.

Apply now and join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Development of micro-architectural CPU models
• Micro-architecture investigations and exploration
• CPU performance and power efficiency analysis

Required Skills and Experience:

• Solid foundation in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering
• Programming skills (C or C++)
• Understanding of the fundamentals of CPU architecture
• Habits of Linux environment
• Good English and interpersonal skills

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• CPU or System modelling knowledge
• CPU performance analysis / benchmarking
• Compilers and code generation techniques
• Scripting skills in Python

In Return:

We have a friendly and high-performance working environment, where Arm offers a competitive benefits package in France including private medical insurance (employee and family), 25 days annual leave, supplementary pension and reduction in working hours (11 days).

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Hybrid Working at Arm

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Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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