Huawei R&D UK

Huawei R&D UK

Senior Principal CPU Architect

Cambridge, GB · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
PythonC++LLMsElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • In this highly strategic role, you will bridge the gap between evolving software paradigms and silicon implementation, charting the course for industry-leading compute engines.

Responsibilities

  • Long-Range Architecture Roadmap (N+1 & N+2): Drive the pathfinding and definition phases for microarchitectural features 3 to 5 years ahead of production.
  • Desired: · Experience delivering multiple taped-out high-performance CPU silicon designs. · Active contributions to open-source architectural frameworks, compiler backends (LLVM/GCC), or open ISA working groups (e.g., RISC-V International). · Familiarity with advanced silicon packaging (chiplets, 3D stacking) and their microarchitectural implications.
  • Drive the pathfinding and definition phases for microarchitectural features 3 to 5 years ahead of production.
  • Partner tightly with compiler teams, operating systems engineers, and application software architects to build end-to-end hardware acceleration capabilities, optimizing compilers alongside custom execution blocks. ·
  • By pioneering novel hardware/software co-design methodologies, you will ensure our hardware is purpose-built to maximize execution efficiency for the computational demands of tomorrow.
  • This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies.
  • The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.
  • With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.
  • Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain.
  • In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich.

Requirements

  • This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.
  • The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager.
  • Proficiency using hardware performance counters, simulation traces (SimPoints, execution traces), and profiling tools (VTune, Perf) on large-scale cloud, edge, or client workloads. ·
  • MS/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 12+ years of industry experience in CPU architecture and pathfinding.
  • Required: · Deep Architecture Expertise: Proven track record in high-performance CPU core development (e.g., x86, ARM, or RISC-V).

Benefits

  • Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world.
  • Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview Huawei's vision is a fully connected, intelligent world.

Company info

  • About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices.
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