CPU Power and Thermal Management Architect

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 198,700 - 298,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a CPU Power and Thermal Management Architect in Santa Clara, California. The role demands expertise in microprocessor architecture and involves leading the design of high-performance CPU systems. Candidates should possess an MS degree and significant industry experience.

The compensation ranges from $198,700 to $298,100, with additional annual bonuses and RSU grants. Qualcomm is committed to an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• MS degree and 15+ years of CPU and SoC architecture experience.
• Deep knowledge of microprocessor architecture.
• Solid understanding of logic design principles.

Responsibilities

• Work with chip architects on system requirements.
• Lead development of micro-architecture design.
• Prepare technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Collaborate to develop end-to-end CPU system architecture.

Skills

Microprocessor architecture expertise

Deep knowledge of power management techniques

Excellent technical documentation skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Education

MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary

We are dedicated to transforming industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing server-class high performance solutions that are highly optimized for the needs of the server product.

Position

CPU Power and Thermal Management Architect

Required For this Role

• MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of CPU and SoC architecture or similar experience.
• Deep knowledge of microprocessor architecture, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • Boot Architecture: Understanding of system boot and various pieces in SW, FW and HW to optimize various boot KPIs.
  • Idle Power management: Understanding of various clock and power gating techniques and flows, involvement of SW and FW alongside, understanding of APCI and PSCI Idle power states for the system.
  • Active Power management: Experience on Dynamic voltage and Frequency scaling architecture, alongside understanding of various voltage margins and reliability concepts including both HW and SW algorithms and understanding of various analog mixed signals IPs to reduce the Vmin.
  • Limit and Thermal management: Understanding of over-current, power and thermal limits of the system and implementation of various SW and HW control loops.
  • Excellent technical documentation skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Understanding of various Software and Firmware control loops and building system level solutions.
  • Solid understanding of logic design principles, including timing and power implications.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering.
• Understanding of CPU, cluster architecture and SoC architecture.
• Understanding of high-performance and low power micro-architecture techniques and trade-offs in CPU microarchitecture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ 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 5+ 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 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with chip architects to understand architecture concepts and high-level system requirements.
• Take on a leadership role in developing the micro-architecture and design of high-performance CPU system.
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation to meet the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management and internal partners.
• Develop High-Level Architecture and Micro-Architecture specifications that can translate to RTL design.
• Collaborate with HW, SW and FW architects to develop an optimal end-to-end CPU System architecture.
• Performance exploration. Explore high performance strategies working with the CPU modeling team.
• Collaborate with Software, Firmware, and platform teams to integrate CPU system features into products.

Pay Range and Compensation

$198,700.00 - $298,100.00. 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. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.