Data Center Engineering - Post Silicon Power and Performance Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Post Silicon Power and Performance Engineer to characterize, debug, and optimize power and performance of server CPUs and SoCs.

You will develop validation plans, run benchmarks, and collaborate across design, firmware, and software to ensure silicon meets high efficiency goals. The role involves pre-Si modeling, end-to-end analysis, and driving innovations in performance tuning, with close coordination across multiple teams for first silicon

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Characterize Data Center workloads on system to provide inputs into pre-Si modeling and projection.
• Define and execute end-to-end performance and power analysis plans for complex server CPUs and systems.
• Debug issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs.
• Define an optimization strategy that delivers world class CPU workload performance.
• Drive technical innovation to enhance capabilities in CPU performance, system performance and power validation including tools and script development.

Skills

C/C++

Python scripts

ARMv8/v9

Data Center workloads

Power analysis

Benchmarking

System performance analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related

Tools

DAQs

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Protocol analyzers

Emulation tools

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems EngineeringGeneral Summary:Job DescriptionAs a Data Center Post Silicon Power and Performance Engineer, you will work to characterize, debug, and optimize the performance and power consumption of complex SoCs and systems. You will help set up methodologies, develop validation and benchmarking plans, recommend tuning optimizations, and verify that the newly arrived silicon meets the highest performance and power efficiency. You will also participate in architecture and product definition feedback for the next generation of server CPUs by closing the loop with real silicon analysis.Roles and ResponsibilitiesCharacterize Data Center workloads on system to provide inputs into pre-Si modeling and projectionDefine and execute end-to-end performance and power analysis plans for complex server CPUs and systemsDebug issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programsDefine an optimization strategy that delivers world class CPU workload performanceLead collaborative test approach with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are performant and optimized on timeWork closely with supporting teams in design, architecture, emulation, firmware, design verification and software to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, evaluation of CPU and system performance upon silicon arrival, and evaluation of critical Data Center workloadsDevelop deep knowledge of CPU architecture, SoC system architecture, system benchmarking techniques, and power reduction and optimization methodsDrive technical innovation to enhance capabilities in CPU performance, system performance and power validation including tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiativesPreferred QualificationsBachelor or Masters Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering5 to 10+ years of practical experience in post silicon performance and power analysis of SoCsStrong programming/scripting skills (C/C++, Python scripts)Strong familiarity with Data Center workloads, including CPU, memory, and IO bound workloadsStrong analytical skills for test plan creation and debugStrong communication and collaboration skillsMust excel in a dynamic team working environmentMust be a self-starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completionProven understanding of CPU, memory hierarchy, system interconnects.Knowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specificationsSolid grasp of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight-PMU and Timer architecturesExtensive experience in the following technical areas:Proven understanding of critical industry CPU workloads and system interactions and dependenciesPlatform benchmarking and knowledge of performance workloadsPerformance analysis tools and analysis techniquesPower analysis methods and comprehensive understanding of power consumptionPower management methodologies and deep understanding of tuning and optimizationModern lab equipment, including DAQs, protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopesComputer hardware and architecture (experience with datacenter servers a plus)Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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