CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels) San Diego, California, United States of[...]

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Architecture Performance Engineer in San Diego to lead performance verification for world-class mobile CPUs. This role collaborates with design and performance teams to validate features, optimize RTL, and model accuracy across multi-core architectures.

The candidate should have strong Verilog/C/C++, scripting skills, and a track record in RTL simulation and performance modeling. A relevant degree with substantial experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS with 4+ years related work experience.
• Master's degree in EE/CE/CS with 3+ years related work experience.
• PhD in EE/CE/CS with 2+ years related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in CPU architecture areas: fetch/decode/branch predict/renaming/execute/SIMD.
• Verify performance between RTL and model and troubleshoot as needed.
• Collaborate with design and performance teams to develop and validate features.

Skills

CPU architecture

RTL & modeling verification

Test case development

Problem solving

C/C++ language

Scripting languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Master's degree in EE/CE/CS

PhD in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Verilog

RTL simulation

Python

Job description

CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels) San Diego, California, United States of America

Job ID 3093476

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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 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.

The 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.

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.
• Verify performance feature between RTL and model, and have ability to troubleshooting
• Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new feature

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer Architecture with 5+ years of practical experience
• Good CPU architecture knowledge and micro‑architecture knowledge
• Experience working in a RTL simulation environment
• Experience working in a performance modeling environment
• Proficient in Verilog, 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

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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$148,300.00 - $222,500.00

• The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted.
• We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).
• In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer

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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.