Senior CPU Power & Thermal Architect — Server‑Class Performance

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 209,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a CPU Power and Thermal Management Architect to shape high‑performance, low‑power CPU systems.

You will design micro‑architecture concepts and work with HW, SW, and FW teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions that balance performance and energy efficiency. You should have an MS, PhD preferred, and extensive experience in CPU/SoC architectures, boot, idle and active power management, and thermal control across datacenter, mobile, and automotive

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware/Software/Systems Engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware/Software/Systems Engineering experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware/Software/Systems Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with chip architects to understand architecture concepts and high-level system requirements.
• Take on a leadership role in developing the micro-architecture and design of high-performance CPU system.
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation to meet stakeholder needs.
• Develop High-Level Architecture and Micro-Architecture specifications that translate to RTL design.
• Collaborate with HW, SW and FW architects to develop an optimal end-to-end CPU System architecture.
• Performance exploration in collaboration with the CPU modeling team.
• Collaborate with Software, Firmware, and platform teams to integrate CPU system features into products.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical documentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering/CS

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a CPU Power and Thermal Management Architect to shape high‑performance, low‑power CPU systems.

You will design micro‑architecture concepts and work with HW, SW, and FW teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions that balance performance and energy efficiency. You should have an MS, PhD preferred, and extensive experience in CPU/SoC architectures, boot, idle and active power management, and thermal control across datacenter, mobile, and automotive