CPU Architecture Performance Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 days ago
Be an early applicant
Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

Qualcomm seeks a CPU Architecture Performance Engineer to drive next-generation wireless and mobile platforms. You will analyze and model CPU and SoC microarchitecture for 5G, AI, and multimedia workloads, identifying performance bottlenecks and power/performance tradeoffs.

Partner with architecture, RTL, and software teams to design, simulate, and validate improvements using performance counters, benchmarks, and trace-based tools.

Job description

Qualcomm seeks a CPU Architecture Performance Engineer to drive next-generation wireless and mobile platforms. You will analyze and model CPU and SoC microarchitecture for 5G, AI, and multimedia workloads, identifying performance bottlenecks and power/performance tradeoffs. Partner with architecture, RTL, and software teams to design, simulate, and validate improvements using performance counters, benchmarks, and trace-based tools. Develop workloads, create projections for future nodes, and present data-driven recommendations that influence roadmap decisions in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

CPU Performance Architect for 5G & AI
CPU Performance Architect for 5G & AI

Qualcomm • San Diego (CA)

On-site
USD 140,000 - 210,000
Senior Performance Architect for SoCs & Systems
Senior Performance Architect for SoCs & Systems

Nutanix • Austin (TX)

On-site
USD 192,000 - 288,000
Senior Performance Architect: SoC & System Optimization
Senior Performance Architect: SoC & System Optimization

Qualcomm • Austin (TX)

On-site
USD 192,000 - 288,000
Restaurant d'entreprise
CPU Performance Research Engineer: Innovate & Model
CPU Performance Research Engineer: Innovate & Model

Qualcomm • Austin (TX)

On-site
USD 167,000 - 251,000
CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (RISC-V)
CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (RISC-V)

Qualcomm • Cupertino (CA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm • Austin (TX)

On-site
USD 148,000 - 223,000
Competitive annual discretionary bonus
Opportunities for RSU grants
CPU Emulation Hardware Engineer
CPU Emulation Hardware Engineer

Qualcomm • Santa Clara (CA)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 190,000
High-Performance CPU Physical Design Engineer
High-Performance CPU Physical Design Engineer

Qualcomm • Austin (TX)

On-site
USD 130,000 - 194,000
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm • San Diego (CA)

On-site
USD 148,000 - 223,000
Competitive annual discretionary bonus
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Comprehensive benefits package
Senior CPU Performance Engineer — Multi‑Core Systems
Senior CPU Performance Engineer — Multi‑Core Systems

Qualcomm • San Diego (CA)

On-site
USD 148,000 - 223,000
Competitive annual discretionary bonus
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Comprehensive benefits package