Principal Software Engineer

Modis is seeking a Principal Software Engineer for a Contract with a client in Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid). The ideal candidate will lead performance characterization and bandwidth optimization across L2/L3 cache and communication fabric environments.

Rate Range: $110/hour to $120/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Principal Software Engineer Responsibilities include:

• Analyze and optimize SoC performance by monitoring L2/L3 cache traffic, bandwidth utilization, and network-on-chip communication.

• Develop and enhance tools, frameworks, and processes for performance monitoring, characterization, and system tuning.

• Establish and validate bandwidth allocation strategies, QoS parameters, channel priorities, and related performance controls.

• Investigate traffic congestion, latency issues, and throughput bottlenecks to improve overall system efficiency.

• Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to support performance analysis across Intel TigerLake, IceLake, and AlderLake platforms.

• Provide technical leadership, consultation, and recommendations for complex SoC architecture and performance optimization initiatives.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

• 15+ years of overall industry experience, including 10+ years of hands-on SoC performance analysis and optimization.

• Proven experience developing performance monitoring tools and processes for complex SoC architectures.

• Strong expertise in analyzing L2/L3 cache behavior, network-on-chip (NoC) traffic, bandwidth utilization, and QoS management.

 

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Modis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Nitesh.Kumar@modis.com.

This position requires the use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access to controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including some refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $110.00 to $120.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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