ASIC Architecture Performance Modeling Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Architecture Performance Modeling Engineer to join our client’s team on a contract basis. In this role, you will be responsible for modeling storage systems, with a focus on NVMe as the main protocol, using C/C++. You will work closely with system architects, design engineers, and verification teams to ensure that the performance requirements are met and optimized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain performance models for storage systems, specifically focusing on NVMe protocol, using C/C++.
• Collaborate with system architects to define functional and performance requirements for storage solutions.
• Conduct performance analysis and trade-off studies to guide architectural decisions related to storage systems.
• Support design and verification teams to ensure features and performance meet architectural requirements for storage solutions.
• Conduct extensive data analysis and modeling to quantify performance metrics and identify bottlenecks in storage systems.
• Test and validate the performance models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Correlate performance models with actual RTL simulation results to ensure consistency and identify discrepancies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in ASIC architecture and performance modeling, specifically for storage systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware design, with a focus on storage systems.
• Experience with performance analysis tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with NVMe protocol and other storage-related technologies.
• Knowledge of performance optimization strategy for storage systems.
• Familiarity with silicon development processes and methodologies.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $72.76 to $80.84 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

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Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 
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