Software Performance Analysis Intern

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Position Overview

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 (3-4 months): RISC-V Profiler Enhancement

• Add interactive trace browsing capabilities
• Develop function call tree analysis
• Create multiple output formats (VCD, flame graphs)

Phase 2 (2-3 months): Microbenchmark Framework

• Build automated benchmark decomposition tools
• Extract microbenchmarks from standard suites (CoreMark, SPEC CPU, etc)
• Develop pattern recognition for performance-critical code
• Create validation framework

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

• Comprehensive testing and documentation
• Performance validation
• Prepare for open-source release

Required Skills

• Languages: Python, C++
• Knowledge: Computer architecture, RISC-V, performance analysis
• Experience: Systems programming, profiling tools, benchmarking

Deliverables

• Enhanced RISC-V profiler with ARM Tarmac-equivalent features
• 50+ validated microbenchmarks from standard benchmark suites
• Automated benchmark decomposition framework
• Complete documentation and user guides

This role offers unique exposure to the growing RISC-V ecosystem and potential for full-time conversion based on performance.