CPU RTL & Microarchitecture Engineer - Low-Power Focus

Qualcomm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Austin, Texas, is looking for an experienced engineer focused on processor architecture. The role involves owning microarchitecture and RTL development, optimizing for power and performance. Candidates should have a Master’s or higher in related fields, with 1-12 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $154,000 to $231,000. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields.
• Experience in CPU architecture and RTL design ranging from 1 to 12 years.
• Proven background in high-performance microprocessor design.

Responsibilities

• Own microarchitecture and RTL development, including low‑power optimizations.
• Drive innovation across instruction sets, RTOS, and software architecture.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills required.

Skills

Processor pipelines

Out‑of‑order execution

Load/store units

Caches and cache coherence

Memory hierarchy

Multi‑processor and multi‑threaded systems

RISC‑V architecture

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

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

Job description

A leading tech company in Austin, Texas, is looking for an experienced engineer focused on processor architecture. The role involves owning microarchitecture and RTL development, optimizing for power and performance. Candidates should have a Master’s or higher in related fields, with 1-12 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary range of $154,000 to $231,000. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for success in this innovative environment.