Senior Staff / Principal GPU Performance and Function Model Engineer

MediaTek Incorporated is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables nearly 2 billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile device, home entertainment, connectivity and IoT products. MediaTek is the number one Wi-Fi supplier across broadband, retail routers, consumer electronics devices and gaming, and its Wi-Fi 6 chipsets are powering the latest networking equipment for faster computing experiences.

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With market leader position of MediaTek SoC design, MediaTek GPU IP team is committed for industry leading, feature rich and PPA competitive GFX IP optimization, customization and development. The GFX IP will be not only deployed in flagship and mainstream mobile SoC, but also served as fundamental technology for adjacent markets like laptop, IoT, AI, VR/AR, automotive etc. The team is now hiring all areas of GPU talents in all levels including Architecture, uArchitecture, SW driver, Compiler, Performance, Power and Model engineers to join San Diego/San Jose office.

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for GPU performance and function models in the Pre-Silicon Stage
• Develop function model to validate the architecture and uArchitecture ideas
• Develop function model to validate the function correctness of RTL simulation
• Develop a performance model to get performance data for various games and benchmarks
• Create unit-level functional and performance tests.
• Correlate performance Model with RTL team
• Run, triage, and debug functional and performance tests to identify issues found in hardware and software
• Collaborate with other teams to root cause bottlenecks found in various games and benchmarks
• Collaborate with other teams to optimize performance for various games and benchmarks.

Requirement

• BS/MS or higher in Computer Science or closely related fields
• 8+ years of experience in GPU, Compute, AI or related area
• Good understanding of GPU/Compute pipeline
• Good understanding of GPU architecture
• Strong programming knowledge in C/C++
• Strong problem solving, root causing and debugging skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong python/perl skill is a plus

Salary range: $150,000- $256,000

Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO), Parental leave, 401K and more.

MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.