CPU Performance Engineer

CPU Performance Engineer at Sintegra Inc. CPU Performance Engineer at Sintegra Inc. in Los Altos, California Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities Silicon Characterization:

Drive post-silicon power and performance measurements for next-generation Smartphone SoCs.

Data Automation & Infrastructure:

Design and maintain Python-based automation frameworks for high-fidelity workload measurements and telemetry collection.

Performance Analysis:

Conduct root-cause analysis of microarchitectural bottlenecks and evaluate the impact of DVFS and thermal management policies.

Collaboration:

Work closely with architecture and software teams to translate raw silicon data into actionable performance insights. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of experience in microprocessor architecture, performance analysis, or post-silicon power/performance characterization. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for test automation and data parsing. Hands-on experience with hardware lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power monitors) and CPU benchmarking tools. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in power instrumentation and measurement of mobile devices is a plus

Mobile Ecosystem Expertise:

Deep understanding of the Android (or iOS) stack, including experience with the smartphone rooting process and system-level performance tuning.

Architecture Knowledge:

Strong foundation in Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), specifically ARM or RISC-V.

System-Level Optimization:

Experience with power management states, thermal throttling mechanisms, and system-level trade-offs in mobile SoCs.

Analytical Rigor:

Proven ability to automate complex data pipelines and visualize large datasets to identify microarchitectural trends.