CPU Firmware Architect

Job Title : CPU Firmware Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Core CPU Architect with 12–15 years of experience in ARM-based CPU architecture, embedded firmware, and low-level system software. This role requires a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in CPU microarchitecture, cache / memory subsystems, power-performance optimization, and Linux kernel integration.

The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of CPU design and system software, driving innovations in core CPU, firmware / OS enablement, and performance tuning for next-generation SoCs used in automotive and edge computing platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and architect core CPU software interfaces (firmware, BSP, drivers) aligned with ARM CPU microarchitecture features.
• Design and implement low-level firmware and kernel components for CPU initialization, exception handling, MMU setup, coherency, and memory management.
• Collaborate with CPU design and silicon teams on pipeline features, caches, coherency protocols, branch prediction, and power states.
• Lead Linux kernel and RTOS integration for CPU subsystems, focusing on scheduling, memory, and power-aware optimizations.
• Drive CPU power management strategies : clock gating, DVFS, retention states, idle states, and adaptive scaling.
• Perform CPU and memory subsystem performance profiling using simulators, emulators, JTAG, and hardware trace / debug tools.
• Define system-level performance / power KPIs and lead tuning across CPU, firmware, kernel, and device drivers.
• Mentor engineers and guide architecture reviews, patents, and long-term CPU strategy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance CPU platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Education