Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer (San Diego, CA)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in California seeks a Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer to define strategy and drive power modeling across Mobile, Compute, and XR/VR segments.

You will lead benchmark‑driven, workload‑based models and influence architecture trade‑offs, collaborating with software and product teams to model real‑world scenarios. Expect mentorship and pre‑ to post‑silicon power correlation focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering, CS, or related field with 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant work experience; PhD with 6+ years also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead CPU power modeling strategy across business units.
• Develop benchmark-driven and workload-based power models.
• Collaborate with software and product teams to define workloads.
• Analyze power across real-world scenarios and provide optimization insights.
• Generate power-performance trade-off curves.
• Drive collaboration with architecture and performance teams.
• Lead pre- to post-silicon power correlation efforts.
• Mentor engineers and improve modeling infrastructure.

Skills

CPU power modeling

CPU microarchitecture understanding

Benchmark analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

TCL

Perl

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary

As a Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer, you will define and drive the strategy, methodology, and execution of CPU power modeling across multiple product segments, including Mobile, Compute, and XR/VR. You will lead the development of benchmark‑driven and workload‑based power modeling frameworks, working closely with product and software teams to model real‑world use cases. Your work will directly influence architecture, design trade‑offs, and product‑level power optimization.

Required Skill/Experience

• Deep expertise in CPU power modeling and analysis
• Strong understanding of CPU microarchitecture and performance‑power trade‑offs
• Proven experience in benchmark analysis and workload characterization
• Proficiency in Python, TCL, or Perl

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience developing scalable workload‑driven power modeling methodologies
• Familiarity with industry‑standard CPU benchmarks
• Strong collaboration experience with software and product teams
• Experience in pre‑silicon and post‑silicon power correlation
• Exposure to multi‑segment product development (Mobile, Compute, XR/VR)

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead CPU power modeling strategy across business units
• Develop benchmark‑driven and workload‑based power models
• Collaborate with software and product teams to define workloads
• Analyze power across real‑world scenarios and provide optimization insights
• Generate power‑performance trade‑off curves
• Drive collaboration with architecture and performance teams
• Lead pre‑to‑post‑silicon power correlation efforts
• Mentor engineers and improve modeling infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of relevant work experience. OR Master's degree and 7+ years of relevant work experience. OR PhD and 6+ years of relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$211,900.00 - $317,900.00. The above pay scale reflects the minimum to maximum range for this position. In addition, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, annual RSU grants (subject to eligibility), and a comprehensive benefits package.