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Performance Architect

Baya Systems
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Hands on Performance Architecture, Performance Modeling, Performance Engineering


Onsite Locations - Santa Clara, CA / Austin, TX / Cambridge or Bristol, UK / Bengaluru, India


Experience Levels - Mid Level to Sr. Engineer / Principal


Responsibilities:

  • Develop system software in Python and C
  • Develop fabric and cache architecture models and data structures
  • Develop core software optimization algorithms and platforms
  • Work closely with architects and designers to find innovative ways to develop performance models for different IP’s


Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in the semiconductor or CAD industry
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills with Python and C
  • Experience with performance modeling of IP’s and SoC’s using System C or C
  • Experience with computer architecture, CPU, Memory and Interconnects
  • Expert level knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Expert level knowledge of building concurrent system models
  • Experience with modern code development practices : Git, CI, UI
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills


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