Sr. CPU/NPU Performance Workload Modeling Technical Expert

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Investigate cutting-edge, high-performance server CPU/NPU core and SoC architecture design, providing data-driven support for key decisions
• ▹Design and implement tool systems for architectural exploration and performance analysis
• ▹Develop software/hardware co-optimization strategies and lead integration for next-generation processors
• ▹Build a non-intrusive, highly accurate system for characterizing and modeling complex workloads
• ▹Analyze and extract distinctive features of real-world workloads, delivering insights to the in-house chip development team

Requirements

• ▹Extensive industry experience in workload modeling and CPU/NPU architecture development
• ▹Skilled in performance projection and architectural exploration using SoC simulators
• ▹Proficient in developing slicing tools
• ▹Skilled in developing and using performance simulators (GEM5 O3 model, Sniper, etc.)
• ▹Proficient in benchmark analysis and characterization
• ▹Experience in GPGPU performance analysis
• ▹Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of deep learning, computer vision, NLP or computer graphics
• ▹Strong C++ and Python programming skills, with experience in TensorFlow and PyTorch
• ▹Strong grasp of binary analysis and software/hardware co-optimization techniques
• ▹Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills

Nice to have

• ▹Experience developing for QEMU and DynamoRIO (or x86 PIN)
• ▹Experience developing and using performance simulators like GEM5, Sniper or others
• ▹Experience with CUDA or OpenCL programming

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹33 days of annual leave (including UK public holidays)
• ▹Group personal pension
• ▹Life insurance
• ▹Private medical insurance
• ▹Medical expense claim scheme
• ▹Employee Assistance Program
• ▹Cycle to work scheme
• ▹Company sports club and social events
• ▹Additional time off for learning and development

About the company

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of ICT infrastructure and smart devices, with more than 194,000 employees across 170+ countries. In the UK it operates design centres in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol, and runs the world's largest R&D organization with over 96,000 employees.