Performance Architect

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Performance Architect Location: Austin, TX: Role Overview: We are seeking a Performance Architect to drive system‑level performance architecture for ARM‑based SoCs and chiplet platforms . In this role, you will define, analyze, and optimize performance across CPUs, interconnect, memory subsystems, and accelerators, working closely with system architects, IP teams, design, and software. This is a senior technical role requiring deep expertise in ARM architectures , memory systems , and end‑to‑end performance modeling , with the ability to influence architecture decisions early and guide teams through implementation and validation. Key Responsibilities: System & SoC Performance Architecture: - Define performance requirements, KPIs, and budgets across CPU, interconnect, memory, and I/O subsystems. - Drive architectural trade‑offs involving latency, bandwidth, throughput, power, and area . - Evaluate and optimize performance for heterogeneous workloads (NPU/AI, ISP, VISION, I/O). Interconnect & Chiplet Performance: - Evaluate and optimize NoC / fabric architectures (latency, ba...