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An established industry player is seeking a Performance Modeling Architect to join their innovative CPU Architecture team. In this pivotal role, you will blend hands-on software development with strategic leadership, working closely with CPU architects to drive system software innovation for next-gen Cloud and Mobile solutions. Your expertise in C/C++ and Python, along with a deep understanding of Linux kernel and Arm CPU architecture, will be crucial as you design, prototype, and deliver high-quality system-level software solutions. If you're passionate about system software and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

5+ years in system software development with expertise in kernel and hypervisor.
Strong experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux kernel internals.

Lead technical efforts across the software stack for system-level solutions.
Design and prototype software, ensuring performance and security.

C/C++ programming

Python

Linux kernel

System software development

Performance tuning

Open-source collaboration

Communication skills

M.S. in Computer Science

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Profiling tools

Operating System internals

Job Description

Position: Performance Modeling Architect

Location: Cambridge, UK (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:

Join a cutting-edge CPU Architecture team leading system software innovation for next-gen Cloud and Mobile solutions. As a Performance Modeling Architect, you’ll work closely with CPU and system architects to bring architectural features to life through firmware, kernel, hypervisor, and application integration. This is a high-impact role blending hands-on system software development with strategic technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical lead across the full software stack (firmware, kernel, hypervisor, drivers, applications).
Design, prototype, and deliver system-level software solutions, balancing performance, quality, and security.
Drive low-level system programming and OS design in C/C++.
Integrate architectural features into OS-level components and drivers.
Collaborate with open-source communities to drive adoption of new features.
Support R&D, performance optimization, and real-world deployment of Arm-based CPU advancements.
Lead profiling, instrumentation, and performance tuning across diverse workloads.

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years in system software development (kernel, hypervisor, low-level programming).
Expertise in C/C++/assembly and Python.
Strong experience with Linux kernel, drivers, OS internals, and firmware.
Deep understanding of Arm CPU architecture and SoC systems.
Proven leadership in system software projects with hands-on code contributions.
Knowledge of upstream Linux collaboration and open-source integration.
Familiar with profiling tools, optimization strategies, and system performance measurement.
Excellent communication skills across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related.
In-depth knowledge of AArch64 architecture and virtualization.
Experience with Android or HarmonyOS.
Exposure to heterogeneous computing (GPU, NPU, ISP, compositing).

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

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