SoC Power & Limits Architect for Peak Performance

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a SoC Limits Management Architect to define an architecture balancing high performance with physical, electrical, and thermal constraints. You will bridge hardware IP, system software, and product requirements while guiding cross-functional teams across the lifecycle.

The role focuses on real-time telemetry, ROIs, and post-silicon validation to ensure reliable silicon performance under peak current and temperature conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 15 years of industry experience in Power Management or Low-Power Design/Methodology.
• Experience from architecture definition to post-silicon productization.
• Experience with low-power architectures and power optimization techniques.
• MS or PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering, or equivalent, focusing on computer architecture and power/performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define the SoC limits management by integrating hardware triggers, firmware policies, and software mitigations to protect silicon health.
• Lead cross-functional teams to standardize critical mitigation features, including Power Telemetry, Estimators, and Droop Detectors, across all IP and hardware blocks.
• Drive the long-term evolution of Sensing IPs (Voltage, Current, Temperature) and trigger mechanisms to address rising current densities and industry trends.
• Design real-time telemetry requirements to monitor silicon behavior and define performance-impact profiles for various mitigation strategies.
• Oversee ROI-based feature decisions and Post-Silicon Validation to ensure architectural intent aligns with silicon behavior.

Skills

Power management

Low-power design

ASIC design

Verification

Validation

Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience)

MS or PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego seeks a SoC Limits Management Architect to define an architecture balancing high performance with physical, electrical, and thermal constraints. You will bridge hardware IP, system software, and product requirements while guiding cross-functional teams across the lifecycle.

The role focuses on real-time telemetry, ROIs, and post-silicon validation to ensure reliable silicon performance under peak current and temperature conditions.