Performance and Verification Modelling Lead

At Fractile, we’re taking a revolutionary approach to computing to run the world’s largest language models 100x faster than existing systems. Our fast-growing team is working at the cutting edge of the latest AI developments in both hardware and software. Want to get involved?

We are looking for a Performance and Verification Modelling Lead with extensive experience of semiconductor IP modelling to develop software models of our ground-breaking AI accelerators.

In this role, you will:

• Lead development of pre-silicon SystemC models of Fractile’s innovative AI acceleration hardware, informing architecture definition, performance evaluation, and product design and verification


• Work closely with Fractile’s design and verification teams to deliver our hardware IP


• Enable early software development by providing models of products in development


• Support and mentor other members of the modelling team


• Work with hardware, software, and ML engineers in a highly collaborative hardware-software co-design methodology

It would be great if you have:

• Extensive experience of pre-silicon modelling of semiconductor IP covering performance and verification modelling


• Good knowledge of modelling and simulation technologies such as SystemC


• Excellent C/C++ and Python skills and solid experience of industry standard development tools and technologies


• An excellent understanding of computer architecture and hardware design


• A creative and innovative mindset, and a willingness to take ownership and drive results in a fast-paced environment


• Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Maths, Physics, or related degree and 8+ years of industry experience

You may also have:

• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and technologies


• Previous experience in a startup or small team environment