GPU Low Power Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a GPU Power Implementation Engineer to drive energy-efficient GPU core design, estimation and verification within the Adreno team. You will contribute to RTL-based optimization, flow development and power-aware architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes power analysis, thermal considerations and collaboration with software, hardware and design teams to deliver best-in-class GPU cores for performance, power and area.

Qualifications

• Degree required with 2+ years of related work experience in software/hardware/systems engineering.
• Master's degree with 1+ year of related work experience.
• PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, verify and optimize GPU cores for performance, power and area.
• Perform power estimation, implementation, verification, and minimization and develop related methodology/flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Skills

SystemVerilog RTL

Linux scripting (TCL/Python)

Power modeling

Power analysis flows

Synthesis/STA/Formal verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS 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 GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

The Power Implementation Engineer will work in QUALCOMMs Adreno GPU team and will be responsible for all aspects of power estimation/implementation/verification/minimization and associated methodology/flow development. The focus will be on delivering best in class GPU cores that are optimized for performance, power and area. The selected candidate will have responsibilities in one or more of the following areas:

• Technology exploration
• Power Analysis and Estimation
• Analyzing performance and power on use cases
• RTL and Synthesis based Power Optimization
• Thermal Analysis and Optimization
• Performance Power and Area modeling and optimization
• SOC Design implementation /methodology
• Semi-custom design flow and methodology

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field with a strong understanding of ASIC design methodology on latest process technology and a willingness to learn and solve challenging problems

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant GPU experience.
• 2+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).
• Knowledge of Performance & Power Modeling ,
• Power Analysis Flows like Power Artist and PrimetimePX ,
• Knowledge of Power Minimization techniques like clock gating, power gating, multi VT design
• Experience in Power Intent design and verification of isolation, level shifters and retention,
• Familiarity with System Verilog RTL and simulation
• Familiarity with scripting on Linux, TCL and Perl/Python
• Familiarity with Synthesis, Static Timing Analysis and Formal Verification
• Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills

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 found here. 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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$119,400.00 - $179,200.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that 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 (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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.