CPU Performance Architect/Modelling , Senior/Staff - Cork, Ireland

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited in Cork, Ireland is seeking a CPU Performance Architecture Engineer to design high-performance, energy-efficient CPUs and contribute to performance modeling efforts across design and RTL teams.

You will analyze workloads, simulate design alternatives, and help bring features to productization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve compute performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in CPU architecture areas such as fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus
• Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement
• Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities
• Perform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternatives
• Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance model
• Work with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features
• Collaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity

Skills

C/C++ programming

Scripting (Python/Perl)

CPU architecture knowledge

Performance modeling

Problem solving

OS internals knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Company:QT Technologies Ireland LimitedJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU EngineeringGeneral Summary:As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Architecture Engineer, you will architect and design state-of-the-art CPUs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification.Our CPU Performance Architecture group designs high performance, low power CPUs. As a CPU Performance Modeling Architect , you will contribute ideas for advanced CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team in productizing them. We are looking for an experienced engineer for CPU performance modeling and exploration.Roles and ResponsibilitiesProficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plusCollaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvementAnalyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunitiesPerform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternativesWrite and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance modelWork with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new featuresCollaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivityPreferred qualificationsMS degree in Computer Architecture with 2+ years of practical experienceStrong CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledgeExperience working in a performance modeling environmentProficient in C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or PythonAbility to problem solve and prove your own ideasKnowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloadsWhere you will be workingCork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.Equal OpportunitiesWe are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.What's on OfferApart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:Salary, stock and performance related bonusMaternity/Paternity LeaveEmployee stock purchase schemeMatching pension schemeEducation AssistanceRelocation and immigration support (if needed)Life, Medical, Income and Travel InsuranceSubsidised memberships for physical and mental well-beingBicycle purchase schemeEmployee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many moreMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. 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