CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 148,300 - 222,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Opportunities for RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a CPU Engineer in Austin, Texas to lead innovative CPU design efforts impacting various industries. In this role, you will be responsible for performance verification of custom CPUs for mobile and portable computers, collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate features and troubleshoot issues.

Ideal candidates hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with significant experience in CPU architecture. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience with CPU architecture.
• Experience in an RTL simulation environment.
• Strong understanding of performance modeling.

Responsibilities

• Verify performance features for world-class custom CPU.
• Develop test cases and validate new features.

Skills

CPU architecture

Verilog

C

C++

scripting languages (Perl / Python)

problem-solving skills

Education

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

Master's degree in the same fields

PhD in the same fields

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

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 Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units.

Potential Areas To Work Include

The main responsibility of this position is to do the performance verification for world‑class custom CPU for mobile and portable computers.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.
• Verify performance features between RTL and model, and troubleshoot issues.
• Work with design and performance teams to develop test cases and validate new features.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Architecture with 5+ years of practical experience.
• Good CPU architecture and micro‑architecture knowledge.
• Experience working in an RTL simulation environment.
• Experience working in a performance modeling environment.
• Proficient in Verilog, C, C++, and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to develop your own ideas.
• Knowledge of and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$148,300.00 – $222,500.00

This pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay range for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for RSU grants. Our benefits package supports your success at work, at home, and in your personal pursuits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.