Ampere Computing

Virtual Platform Architect

Ampere Computing$147K — $220K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in SoC/CPU architecture.
  • Proficiency in C++, SystemC, and Python for modeling.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture principles like virtual memory and pipelining.
  • Knowledge of performance principles such as Amdahl's Law and Queuing Theory.
  • Familiarity with software development methods including version control and unit testing.
  • Experience with fast functional simulation model development.
  • Excellent communication skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver virtual platform prototypes for software development.
  • Develop functional models of hardware using C++ or SystemC.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation including specifications.
  • Collaborate from product roadmap to design implementation.
  • Learn from team members to aid in firmware and software deployment.
  • Develop automated systems for testing and analysis.
  • Create visualization tools for debugging and analysis.

Benefits

  • Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Income protection and a robust 401K retirement plan.
  • Unlimited flextime and over 10 paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Access to healthy snacks, espresso, and refreshing drinks throughout the day.
Full Job Description
Description

About the Role:

As a Virtual Platform Architect, you will apply extensive architectural expertise and visionary leadership to strategically deliver virtual platform prototypes that enable internal teams to accelerate software development and architecture analysis. This pivotal role navigates significant, unique technical challenges-requiring incisive evaluation of complex requirements across performance, interoperability, and ecosystem needs-to ensure timely, well-tuned SoC / CPU designs.

What You'll Achieve:

  • Deliver virtual platform prototypes to internal teams for software development and architecture analysis.
  • Developing functional models of the hardware in C++ or System C.
  • Create and maintain technical documents including platform specifications, and user guides.
  • Collaborate with the team from product roadmap to design implementation.
  • Learning the virtual platform model from senior team members and helping to develop, deploy, and run firmware and software for future products.
  • Developing automated systems for software testing, debug and analysis.
  • Developing visualization tools to assist in debug and analysis.

About you:

  • 3+ years of proven SoC / CPU Architect know-how.
  • General programming/debugging abilities, as well as modeling computer systems in C++, SystemC, and Python.
  • Understanding of computer architecture principles , e.g. virtual memory, pipelining, bus protocols, multi-processing.
  • Understanding of computer systems' performance principles, e.g. Amdahl's Law, Queuing Theory, and mean value analysis.
  • Experience with software development methods including revision control, continuous integration, and unit testing.
  • Experience with virtual platform/fast functional simulation model development.
  • Additional skills highly desired: Excellent and engaging communicator, Version Control, Unit Testing.

Education:

  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & 5 years of related experience, MS degree & 3 years, or PhD & 0 years

What we'll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $147,000 and $220,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $159,000 and $239,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefits highlights include:

  • Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future
  • Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance
  • A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day

And there are much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

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About Ampere Computing

Ampere Computing is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-performance processors for cloud and edge computing. The company's processors are based on the Arm architecture and are optimized for power efficiency and performance. Ampere Computing was founded in 2017 by former Intel president Renee James and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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