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Baidu USA

CPU/GPU/Processor Hardware Architect

Sunnyvale,CA
Level
Lead

Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

About the role

Do you want to be part of the AI revolution? Do you want to think out of the box, thriving on challenges in the AI industry and the desire to solve them? Do you want to work with a world-class team to explore the fast-growing AI hardware opportunities and impact on the AI industry? We’re looking forward to you joining us to collaborate, contribute, and revolutionize AI silicon and system.

Description

As a CPU/Processor Architect, you will have the opportunity to independently design and define new micro-architecture and identify areas for improvement and optimize existing ones. You will collaborate with experienced designers, RTL engineers, system and software team to explore the feasibility of ideas, proof of concept, and performance improvement.

Qualifications

  • Experience and knowledge of CPU architecture and deep expertise in one or more areas below but not limited to: ARM/RISC-V/MIPS processors, ISA, Memory subsystem, coherency, AI/ML architecture, security.
  • Experience and proof of track in both performance and power optimization: perf@watt and perf/sq.mm modeling or analysis and track in design implementation.
  • Provide guideline, direction, and support to the team. Work with marketing team to define and design the next generation architect of system and silicon and publish the specifications.
  • Good teamwork with communications and support to solve all levels of architecture definition from micro-architecture to system level to software architecture.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
  • Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.
  • MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Low power domain experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge or experience in automotive industry is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese.
Baidu USA's standard text

Culture Fit:

  • Mission alignment: If you want to be part of a team to accomplish this great mission, we will provide you the best possible platform to do that.
  • Self-directed: We work best with people that are driven, motivated, and aspire to greatness.
  • Hungry to learn: We are eager to see you learn new skills and grow.
  • Team orientation: We work in small, fast-moving teams. We watch out for each other and go after big goals together as a team.

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What this role asks for

Standard for embedded / hardware roles

C++ · Python

Common in embedded / hardware postings at any company.

77% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Baidu USA's standard text, folded away below.

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The team: XingYun Research & Development Center

This role is one of 11 open in XingYun Research & Development Center.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

C++ (6 of 11), C (4 of 11), Perl (4 of 11), Python (4 of 11), Deep Learning (2 of 11), FPGA (2 of 11), Machine Learning (2 of 11)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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