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

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary, stock and bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Relocation and immigration support

Life, Medical, Travel Insurance

Job summary

QT Technologies Ireland Limited is seeking a CPU Performance Modeling Architect to design high-performance, energy-efficient CPUs and explore architectures that scale across workloads. You will model performance, collaborate with RTL teams, and drive optimization from concept to post-silicon verification.

The role focuses on architecture exploration, modeling techniques, and working with cross-functional teams to productize features for Qualcomm-grade CPUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related work experience.
• Master's degree with 3+ years of related work experience.
• PhD with 2+ years of related work experience.
• Equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in CPU architecture areas such as fetch, decode, branch prediction, execution units, SIMD, caches.
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler tech a plus.
• Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL teams to identify product improvements.
• Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Perform self-guided performance simulations of design alternatives.
• Write and maintain features of the CPU performance model.
• Assess implementation cost for new features with RTL/design teams.
• Collaborate to maintain and improve simulation environment for productivity.

Skills

MS in Computer Architecture

CPU architecture knowledge

Performance modeling

C and C++ with scripting (Perl/Python)

Problem solving

Benchmarks and workloads

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS

Master's in Electrical/CS

PhD in Electrical/CS

Job description

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General 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.

CPU Performance Architecture group

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 Responsibilities

• Proficiency 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 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

Preferred qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Architecture with 2+ years of practical experience
• Strong CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge
• Experience working in a performance modeling environment
• Proficient in C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python
• Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas
• Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads

Where you will be working

Cork 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 Opportunities

We 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 Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Matching pension scheme
• Education Assistance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum 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.
• Master'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.
• PhD 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. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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