CPU/SOC Modelling Engineer

microTech Global Ltd ,
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

JOB AD: My client has exciting opportunities for CPU and SOC Modelling Engineers in Cambridge, UK, to deliver industry-leading mobile chip designs. Job Purpose: To enable the development of world-class SOC designs with a focus on CPU. Key Responsibilities: This opportunity is for a senior Modelling engineer to lead the system and CPU simulation tasks within the group. - Create and maintain System models to support architectural exploration. - Create and maintain CPU models to support micro-architectural exploration. - Maintain and manage benchmarks and micro-benchmarks to allow performance evaluation. - Summarize and report the results of ongoing tests. Person Specification: List details of Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications needed to do the job: Required: - Degree in EE/CE or relative field with 5 or more years of SOC modelling experience, with direct experience working with CPUs. - Experience in developing SOC system models for performance and power evaluation. - Benchmarking for performance and power. - Understanding of cache systems, MMU, coherency and CPU security. - Understanding of SOC low power design. - Software development skills: C, C++, make, git Desirable: - Familiarity with Gem5 software - Familiarity with ARM CPU and ARMv8 Instruction set architecture. - Development automation - Excellent learning and communication skills. Highly motivated and with a strong work ethic. What my client offers: - Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings) - Private medical insurance and Cash Plan - 25 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata, plus 8 public days - Excellent training and development program - Childcare vouchers - Flexible working - Free onsite parking (Cambridge) - Science Park gym with subsidized membership (Cambridge) Right to Work in the UK requirement All applicants should have the Right to Work in the UK without a requirement for work sponsorship.