Lead CPU Performance & Microbenchmark Architect

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 273,000 - 409,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Lead CPU Performance Analysis Engineer in Santa Clara, California. You will analyze and tune CPU performance, conduct workload characterization, and utilize industry standard benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in computer architecture and strong scripting skills, necessary for developing micro-benchmarks and performance predictions. A competitive compensation package is offered, including bonuses and RSU grants.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Systems Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience if holding a Master's degree.
• 6+ years of experience if holding a PhD.
• 2+ years in system architecture technology areas.

Responsibilities

• Collect CPU performance data for various workloads.
• Conduct detailed workload characterization on silicon.
• Profile workload execution and improve performance.
• Develop tools to collect workload traces.

Skills

Computer architecture fundamentals

Scripting skills (Bash, Perl, Python)

C/C++/Assembly language proficiency

CPU performance models familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Vtune

perf

DynamoRio

PIN

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a Lead CPU Performance Analysis Engineer in Santa Clara, California. You will analyze and tune CPU performance, conduct workload characterization, and utilize industry standard benchmarks.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in computer architecture and strong scripting skills, necessary for developing micro-benchmarks and performance predictions. A competitive compensation package is offered, including bonuses and RSU grants.