Principal CPU Architect - High-Performance and Physical Design

We are seeking a senior CPU architect with deep experience designing high-performance, high-frequency server-class processors. This role focuses on the interaction between CPU architecture, power-performance optimization, and physical design. The successful candidate will understand how microarchitectural and RTL decisions translate into frequency, power delivery, timing, thermal, area, and implementation constraints. The role spans CPU architecture, RTL, standard-cell and circuit-level tradeoffs, physical design, process technology, and advanced packaging. What you'll be doing: Bridge the gap between architecture, RTL implementation, and physical design. Serve as subject matter expert on power delivery/regulators, power gating, di/dt, and thermal throttling. Analyze power trade-offs for different die stacking and packaging proposals. Propose and drive improvements related to high-frequency design and power methodology for our custom CPU cores. What we need to see: BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. 15 or more years of relevant experience. Extensive background in CPU architecture and high-frequency server CPU design. Solid understanding of power dissipation, delivery, and efficiency concepts. Detailed understanding of process technologies and circuit design. Knowledge of tradeoffs related to advanced packaging techniques. Well versed in power management techniques that span the entire stack from SW, Architecture, RTL, VLSI, and process. Ways to stand out from the crowd: PhD or research experience.