Senior CPU System Architect: High-Perf, Low-Power SoC

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 298,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced CPU System Architect to join our Engineering Group in Santa Clara, CA.

You will drive architecture and microarchitecture for next-generation CPU systems, coordinating with CPU/SOC architects, software, and firmware teams to optimize power, performance, area, and thermal efficiency. The role requires a master’s degree in computer or electrical engineering with extensive CPU/SoC architecture knowledge, plus strong documentation and

Qualifications

• Excellent technical documentation skills, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Understanding of software and firmware control loops and building system-level solutions.
• Solid understanding of logic design principles, including timing and power implications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chip architects to translate architecture concepts into high-level specs.
• Lead micro-architecture and design of a high-performance CPU system.
• Prepare and present technical documentation to stakeholders and partners.
• Develop end-to-end CPU system architecture with HW/SW/FW teams.

Skills

Documentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Software/Firmware control loops

Logic design principles

Education

Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced CPU System Architect to join our Engineering Group in Santa Clara, CA.

You will drive architecture and microarchitecture for next-generation CPU systems, coordinating with CPU/SOC architects, software, and firmware teams to optimize power, performance, area, and thermal efficiency. The role requires a master’s degree in computer or electrical engineering with extensive CPU/SoC architecture knowledge, plus strong documentation and