CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (RISC-V)

Qualcomm; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a CPU Performance Modeling Architect to design state-of-the-art CPUs, enhancing performance and energy efficiency. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, performing simulations and maintaining CPU architectural performance models.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of CPU architecture, a MS degree in Computer Architecture, and proficiency in C/C++. The role offers opportunities to drive innovation in high-performance, low-power CPU designs.

Qualifications

• Strong CPU architecture and micro-architecture knowledge.
• Experience in performance modeling environment.
• Ability to analyze workloads for performance bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL teams.
• Perform self-guided performance simulation studies.
• Write and maintain parts of CPU architectural performance model.

Skills

CPU architecture knowledge

Performance modeling

C/C++ proficiency

Problem-solving

Familiarity with scripting languages

Education

MS degree in Computer Architecture

Job description

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 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 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