CPU Performance Engineer

Join our dynamic team at Mindlance as a CPU Performance Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for optimizing CPU performance to ensure our products deliver unparalleled efficiency and speed. Your expertise will play a crucial part in driving innovations that shape our technology landscape.

Senior CPU Performance ArchitectLocation: Santa Clara, CAContract Duration: 12+ MonthsJob Overview:We are actively seeking a talented and experienced CPU Performance Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in defining and implementing the performance model for our client's next-generation high-end ARM microprocessor. Your contributions will span various phases of the development cycle, depending on your specific skills and project assignments. You will engage in a multitude of technical areas, including but not limited to:(1) Conducting feasibility studies, cost and power estimations, performance projections, and competitive analysis(2) Analyzing workloads(3) Performance and functional modeling, along with software benchmarking(4) Evaluating CPU and memory subsystem performance(5) Establishing performance correlations(6) Collaborating closely with CPU Design teams on defining next-generation micro-architecture.

At d-Matrix, we are dedicated to unlocking the potential of generative AI, driving the transformation of technology. Our commitment to innovation in both software and hardware positions us at the forefront of industry advancements. We foster a culture of respect and collaboration, where humility, direct communication, and inclusivity are core values.We are in search of passionate individuals who are eager to embrace challenges and are motivated by effective execution. Are you ready to join us in exploring the vast possibilities of AI? Together, we can redefine the future!Location:This is a hybrid role, requiring on-site work at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters 3-5 days per week.Key Responsibilities:• Lead the micro-architecture and design of AI Control subsystem modules, including Hardware Execution Engines.• Take ownership of design documentation, execution, and delivery of high-performance, area-efficient, and power-efficient RTL meeting design targets and specifications.• Design micro-architecture and RTL, perform synthesis, and conduct logic and timing verification using cutting-edge CAD tools and semiconductor technologies.• Develop and implement logic functions that facilitate efficient testing and debugging.• Participate in silicon bring-up and validation for owned blocks.

We appreciate your interest in joining Oklo! We are on the lookout for a dedicated Fuel Performance Engineer to enhance our team. Position Overview As a Fuel Performance Engineer at Oklo, you will play a crucial role in conducting fuel performance analyses and validating both current and future fuel designs for our Aurora powerhouses. Your responsibilities will encompass engineering analyses, modeling and simulation, comprehensive documentation of your findings, and collaboration with our reactor design, fuel fabrication, and licensing teams. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the performance of existing and innovative fuel designs under anticipated operating conditions and potential off-normal scenarios. Develop analytical methodologies to build confidence in fuel design, which may include creating software for modeling and simulation purposes. Conduct verification and validation of modeling and simulation tools to support your analyses. Assist in experimental fuel campaigns. Work collaboratively across teams to provide insightful technical feedback to design initiatives. Utilize modern documentation tools and techniques to produce clear and concise technical reports. Desired Competencies: We seek a Fuel Performance Engineer who is: Passionate about advancing clean energy and making advanced fission technology a reality. Quick to learn and adaptable to changing challenges. Excited to collaborate in a dynamic team environment, receptive to constructive feedback, and eager to grow. Comfortable in a fast-paced startup culture that encourages innovative thinking and novel approaches. Creative and analytical in addressing engineering challenges. Proactive in proposing innovative solutions to complex technical issues. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Demonstrated expertise in multi-physics system performance analyses. Proficient in finite element simulation software (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus). Experience with material analysis techniques. Knowledge of an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Python, C++). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in nuclear fuel performance analysis. Familiarity with metallic fuels. Background in fuel analysis and performance evaluation.

At Tenstorrent, we are at the forefront of AI technology, transforming how performance, usability, and cost-effectiveness are defined. As AI reshapes the computing landscape, our solutions must adapt to integrate advancements across software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our talented team of technologists has successfully built a high-performance RISC-V CPU from the ground up, fueled by a passion for AI and an unwavering commitment to creating the premier AI platform. We prioritize collaboration, curiosity, and a resolve to tackle complex challenges. We are expanding our team and welcome contributions from professionals at all levels.Tenstorrent is dedicated to constructing the world's fastest and most efficient AI compute clusters. Our modular RISC-V and AI processors can seamlessly integrate into a single, massively parallel distributed supercomputer comprising thousands of compute nodes. As we scale, the quantity and complexity of operational data increase exponentially. Observability and telemetry play crucial roles in enabling our customers to resolve issues in minutes instead of hours. The telemetry team is responsible for our proprietary telemetry infrastructure, which spans from device-level metrics to the systems necessary for driving dashboards, monitoring, and orchestration.This position is hybrid, based in Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; or Toronto, ON.We invite candidates at various experience levels to apply. During the interview process, we will evaluate candidates for the appropriate level, and offers will be tailored accordingly, which may differ from this posting.

We are seeking a Senior Performance Architect to join our dynamic team at Mindlance. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement high-performance systems that meet the demands of our clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize performance metrics and ensure the scalability and reliability of our software applications.

Role Overview ServiceNow is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer focused on Performance Engineering to join the team in Santa Clara. This tech lead position centers on optimizing and advancing the performance of ServiceNow’s cloud-based platform. The work directly impacts the reliability and efficiency of infrastructure and operations, supporting strong service delivery for clients. What You Will Do Lead a team of engineers dedicated to performance improvements and platform optimization. Shape performance strategies that influence infrastructure and operational excellence. Mentor junior engineers, sharing knowledge and encouraging technical growth. Work closely with peers on architectural decisions and technical direction. Implement and promote engineering best practices to raise standards across the team. Guide projects through every stage, from initial concept to deployment. Support a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. Location This role is based in Santa Clara.

At Tenstorrent, we are at the forefront of innovation in artificial intelligence, transforming the standards for performance, usability, and cost-effectiveness. As AI reshapes the computing landscape, our solutions must adapt to integrate advancements in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductor technology. Our talented team has successfully designed a high-performance RISC-V CPU from the ground up, driven by a shared enthusiasm for AI and a commitment to creating the ultimate AI platform. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of solutions to challenging problems. Join us as we expand our team, welcoming contributors of all experience levels.As a Formal Verification Engineer at Tenstorrent, you will play a pivotal role in implementing sophisticated formal verification techniques to ensure the integrity of complex CPUs and chiplets. This position requires you to spearhead the formal verification strategy, mentor fellow engineers, and promote collaboration across teams to maintain high standards of quality and functional accuracy. Your contributions will be crucial in advancing groundbreaking technologies and ensuring their optimal performance.This position is hybrid, with options available in Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX, or Bangalore, IN.We encourage applicants from diverse experience backgrounds, and during the interview process, candidates will be evaluated for the appropriate experience level, with offers tailored accordingly.

Join us at the forefront of technology as we revolutionize the data storage industry. At Pure Storage, you will be part of a visionary team that embraces innovative thinking and collaboration, shaping the future of enterprise storage.If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the tech world, we invite you to become part of our journey.THE ROLEWe are seeking a talented Performance Benchmarking Program Manager to spearhead and expand our benchmarking initiatives. In this role, you will drive competitive advantages by leading the development and delivery of formal benchmarks across various enterprise storage domains including File/NAS, HPC, AI/ML, and Block. You will serve as the strategic liaison between engineering, product, and our global marketing teams, ensuring that our benchmarks are timely, defensible, standards-compliant, and translate into actionable insights and compelling marketing narratives.WHAT YOU'LL DODesign and implement a global benchmark strategy along with a submission calendar (e.g., SPECstorage, IO500, MLPerf) to align seamlessly with product launch schedules and competitive objectives.Lead and scale domain-specific teams (e.g., File/NAS, HPC, ML/MLPerf) to enforce engineering best practices and a standardized approach to benchmark execution and data analysis.Drive organizational impact by collaborating with Platform Engineering and Product leaders to secure necessary tuning and optimizations for achieving top-tier public benchmark results.Oversee compliance, governance, and public communications by facilitating go/no-go reviews with Legal and Brand teams regarding external performance claims, ensuring traceable evidence and appropriate trademark usage.Transform technical results into market value by working closely with Technical Marketing to convert benchmark data and insights into engaging external content, whitepapers, and sales enablement materials.As our team primarily operates from the office, you will be expected to work from our Santa Clara location, adhering to Pure's policies, except during PTO, work travel, or other approved leave.

At d-Matrix, we are pioneering the potential of generative AI to revolutionize technology. Positioned at the leading edge of software and hardware innovation, we are dedicated to pushing the limits of what is achievable. Our workplace culture is built on mutual respect and collaboration.We embrace humility and value direct communication. Our team is diverse and inclusive, allowing for a variety of perspectives that lead to superior solutions. We are looking for individuals who are eager to take on challenges and are motivated by results. Are you ready to discover your playground? Together, we can explore the infinite possibilities of AI.This position requires you to work on-site at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters for three days a week in a Hybrid work model.Role Overview: Principal Architect - Performance Analysis and Modelingd-Matrix is searching for exceptional computer architects to enhance AI application performance at the convergence of hardware and software, with a keen focus on cutting-edge hardware technologies (such as DIMC, D2D, 3D-DRAM, etc.) and innovative workloads (like generative inference, etc.). Our acceleration philosophy spans the entire system, encompassing efficient tensor cores, storage, and data movements, along with co-designing dataflow and collective communication techniques.Key Responsibilities:Analyze the latest machine learning workloads (including multi-modal LLMs, CoT reasoning models, and video/audio generation).Contribute to the Hardware and Software features that empower the next generation of inference accelerators in data centers.Stay current with research in ML Architecture and Algorithms, collaborating with various partner teams including Product, Hardware Design, Compiler, Inference Server, and Kernels.Daily tasks will involve (1) analyzing the properties of emerging machine learning algorithms and workloads to discern functional and performance implications, (2) creating analytical models to forecast performance across current and future generations of d-Matrix hardware, and (3) proposing new hardware/software features to facilitate or accelerate these algorithms.Qualifications:Minimum:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with over 10 years of industry experience, or a Master's degree preferred with at least 8 years of experience.Comprehensive understanding of relevant areas through academic or industry experience, including computer architecture, hardware-software co-design, and performance analysis.

At d-Matrix, we are on a mission to harness the power of generative AI and revolutionize technology. We stand at the cutting edge of software and hardware innovation, continuously exploring new frontiers of possibility. Our culture thrives on respect and collaboration.We embrace humility and prioritize direct communication. Our inclusive team values diverse perspectives, fostering enhanced problem-solving. We are in search of passionate individuals eager to tackle challenges and driven by results. Are you ready to explore your potential? Together, we can redefine the limitless opportunities of AI.Work Location:This is a hybrid position, requiring onsite work at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters 3-5 days per week.Key Responsibilities:• You will lead pre-silicon power estimation for design blocks, encompassing both RTL and physical design power assessments.• Collaborate with front-end and DV engineers to pinpoint power activity windows in designs, ensuring that feedback from estimations is effectively implemented to optimize power.• Develop an architectural power estimation tool tailored for AI workloads, calculating power based on system configuration and die-level metrics, including workload profiling with respect to memory size, bandwidth, and gate counts of compute/memory blocks.• Work alongside frontend architects and backend designers to compile necessary performance monitoring capabilities, system requirements, and usage analysis, contributing to hardware enhancements and die modifications.• Integrate analysis feedback into design processes with the frontend team.• Design micro-architecture and RTL, perform synthesis, and verify logic and physical power performance using state-of-the-art CAD tools and semiconductor technologies.• Design and implement performance enhancement and power-saving/monitoring functions that facilitate efficient design, testing, and debugging, participating in silicon bring-up and validation.Qualifications:• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science with 10-15 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.• Strong understanding of power, performance, micro-architecture, RTL, and physical design, with a focus on digital systems and IC design.

Join Integrated Resources Inc. as a Database Optimization Engineer in Santa Clara, CA, where you will play a critical role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of our database systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain optimized database solutions that meet the dynamic needs of our organization.

Join Tenstorrent, a pioneer in the AI technology landscape, where we are reshaping the future of computing with innovative solutions that integrate software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductor advancements. Our talented team has successfully developed a high-performance RISC-V CPU and shares a strong dedication to AI, committed to building an unparalleled AI platform. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and a relentless pursuit of solving complex challenges. We are expanding our team and invite professionals of all experience levels to contribute.We are in search of a skilled PCB Layout Engineer with a strong background in board layout for high-performance computing and AI hardware. Candidates should possess hands-on experience with multi-layer boards, including HDI vias, blind vias, back drilling, DFM, DFA, as well as routing and layout of high-speed interfaces such as GDDR, LPDDR, DDR, PCIe Gen 5 & 6, Ethernet IEEE 802.3bj, cd, cf, USB, and more. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of systems, power, signal integrity, and mechanical engineers to ensure our products adhere to layout specifications and margins for mass production in data centers, workstations, and consumer computing applications.This position offers a hybrid work model based in either Toronto, ON or Santa Clara, CA.We welcome candidates across various levels of experience. During the interview, we will assess each candidate's skills and level to ensure alignment with our needs and expectations.

We are seeking a talented and driven Engineer to join our dynamic team at Collabera. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative engineering solutions that meet our clients' needs.The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Join Integrated Resources Inc. as a Principal Engineer and be an integral part of our innovative team. In this role, you will lead engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence within our organization. Your expertise will be crucial in developing cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

Sustainable Talent is excited to collaborate with Nvidia, a renowned pioneer in computer graphics and accelerated computing with over 25 years of innovation. We are seeking a dedicated Validation Engineer to join our client’s team on-site in Santa Clara, CA.This full-time (W-2) contract role spans 6 months, offering competitive compensation ranging from $50/hr to $80/hr, commensurate with experience, education, and location. We also provide comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and a vibrant company culture!As a Validation Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include testing and analyzing issues across internal and OEM Windows platform configurations. You'll play a critical role in ensuring CI/CD quality, Windows driver compliance, OEM readiness (HLK/WHQL where applicable), and release readiness across system-level builds.

Join us in revolutionizing the future of energy! At Oklo, we are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge nuclear reactors. By utilizing your software engineering expertise, you will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers to model, simulate, design, and deploy innovative fission power technologies.This position focuses on refining our software development processes to ensure high-quality deliveries while adhering to compliance standards. You will play a pivotal role in supporting various internal teams by leveraging software and automation, enabling them to perform their tasks efficiently. As a dynamic startup, Oklo is expanding its capabilities, and you will have the chance to influence the engineering infrastructure's evolution. A background in nuclear energy is not a prerequisite; however, a strong desire to learn and explore is essential.

Join Yubico, the pioneer behind the most secure passkeys and a leading provider of hardware authentication security keys. Our mission is to simplify secure login for everyone. Founded in 2007 by Stina and Jakob Ehrensvard, Yubico is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market under YUBICO. We proudly serve Fortune 500 companies, numerous government agencies, and millions of users across over 160 countries, all relying on our technology to protect access to computers, online services, and mobile applications. Our diverse customer base includes industry giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Hyatt, as well as innovative companies like Dyson. With a strong company culture and a global presence, Yubico operates from headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden; Santa Clara, CA; and Singapore. In alignment with our commitment to enhancing internet security, we contribute YubiKeys to organizations supporting at-risk individuals through our philanthropic initiative, Secure it Forward.At Yubico, we offer:Yubico Values: We cultivate an inclusive workplace where every voice is valued. Our employees have formed vibrant Employee Resource Groups that promote inclusivity and foster community connections. Additionally, we donate YubiKeys to those in need worldwide (learn more about our initiatives here).Social Connection: We cherish relationships and connectedness, enjoying time together as a team! Our virtual workspace allows us to stay connected daily, whether celebrating our achievements or engaging in our lively Slack communities. Explore our Life at Yubico Page on LinkedIn and discover our awards here.The Role:Yubico is on the lookout for a seasoned Director of Engineering to lead and scale our distributed Production & Fulfillment Systems software development team. This team collaborates closely with our hardware, solutions engineering, and production teams to develop enterprise-grade, secure, reliable, and integrated software for mass-producing YubiKey devices.

KIOXIA America Inc. is seeking a motivated Technical Product Marketing Intern to assess the performance of multi-stream sequential writes on traditional SSDs. This role is crucial for understanding performance impacts and applying this knowledge to enhance KIOXIA's NL-SSDs (and NL-FLASH) architecture and optimization for anticipated workloads.Responsibilities include:Gaining insight into current QLC product line-ups and selecting target samples/models.Establishing testing environments, configuring hardware and software tools/scripts.Creating or testing scripts that simulate multi-stream sequential write workloads.Conducting performance tests across various configurations.Collecting, measuring, and summarizing performance data with precision and consistency.Analyzing and documenting results, emphasizing performance trends, bottlenecks, and their relationship with the number of streams.Articulating the impact of multi-stream workloads on SSD performance.Suggesting optimization strategies to mitigate performance degradation in NL-SSD architectures.

Join Arista Networks as a Mechanical Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing and developing innovative mechanical systems that drive our cutting-edge networking solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient and reliable products that meet the highest standards of quality and performance.