# Hardware Architect

Occupation

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Hardware Architects design the fundamental structure and capabilities of computer chips, processors, and memory systems, defining how data flows through and is processed by silicon. The work involves detailed technical decisions about CPU/GPU pipelines, cache hierarchies, power efficiency, and system performance using specialized modeling and simulation tools, often balancing competing demands like speed, power consumption, and manufacturing cost. The role suits engineers with deep expertise in computer architecture, semiconductor design, and performance optimization who can work across hardware and software teams and drive complex technical decisions from concept through to shipping silicon.

## Open Hardware Architect roles (3)

- [CPU Micro-architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/8babbd77-2c62-45b3-8e92-23f398abbee4/cpu-micro-architect-at-samsung-semiconductor) at [Samsung Semiconductor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/samsung-semiconductor) — Full-time, $151,000 – $251,800
- [CPU Design Architect / Principal Digital Design Engineer](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/0b719cf4-893a-4a8c-954e-ae4addcbc69a/cpu-design-architect-principal-digital-design-engineer-at-baidu) at [Baidu](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/baidu) — Sunnyvale, CA
- [CPU/GPU/Processor Hardware Architect](https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/03d333f0-b701-4598-8187-20b97724eaac/cpu-gpu-processor-hardware-architect-at-baidu) at [Baidu](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/baidu) — Sunnyvale, CA

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