Performance Analysis Intern

InCore is a leading processor design company with a strong focus on innovation and customer success. Our vision is to be a global leader in processor design, empowering customers with groundbreaking RISC-V-based solutions. We are driven by our mission to harness the power and flexibility of RISC-V architecture and deliver unparalleled performance and efficiency through comprehensive solutions. Our values of innovation, collaboration, quality, adaptability, and customer success guide our approach as we reimagine the way processors and SoCs are designed and manufactured.

At InCore, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. Our team of experts works closely together in a supportive and open atmosphere, where diverse perspectives and ideas are valued. We believe in nurturing talent and providing ample opportunities for career advancement, continuous learning, and skill development. Please visit incoresemi.com to know more about InCore.

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled intern (2 positions) to lead the transformation of our existing RISC-V Application Profiler into a comprehensive trace analysis suite equivalent to ARM's Tarmac Trace Utilities. This role combines systems programming, performance analysis, and benchmark development to create next-generation profiling tools for RISC-V processors.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1 (4-6 months): RISC-V Profiler Enhancement

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  Add interactive trace browsing capabilities

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  Develop function call tree analysis

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  Create multiple output formats (flame graphs, histograms, etc)

Phase 2 (3-4 months): Microbenchmark Framework

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  Build automated benchmark decomposition tools

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  On-board new benchmark suits into our existing CI/CD framework

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  Extract microbenchmarks from standard suites (CoreMark, SPEC CPU, etc)

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  Develop pattern recognition for performance-critical code

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  Create validation framework

Phase 3 (1-2 months): Integration & Testing

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  Comprehensive testing and documentation

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  Performance validation

Required Skills

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  Languages: Python, C/C++, RISC-V Assembly (mandatory)

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  Knowledge: Computer architecture, RISC-V, performance analysis

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  Experience: Systems programming, profiling tools, benchmarking

Deliverables

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  Enhanced RISC-V profiler with ARM Tarmac-equivalent features

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  50+ validated microbenchmarks from standard benchmark suites

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  Automated benchmark decomposition framework

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  Complete documentation and user guides

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