Windows Power & Thermal Architect for AI Devices

Qualcomm

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Qualcomm seeks a Windows Power and Thermal Engineer to optimize power, performance, and thermals for next-generation SoCs and AI-driven devices. You will design and tune Windows power/thermal policies, develop tools and scripts, and analyze system-level behavior across CPU, GPU, NPU, and RF subsystems.

Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and OS teams to debug complex issues, run lab measurements, and validate features on reference and OEM hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design and tune Windows power/thermal policies for next-generation SoCs and AI devices.
  • Analyze system-level behavior across CPU, GPU, NPU, and RF subsystems.
  • Develop tools and scripts to measure and optimize power, performance, and thermals.
  • Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and OS teams to debug complex issues, run lab measurements, and validate features on reference and OEM hardware.
  • Document findings, drive design recommendations, and help define best practices to improve battery life, reliability, and user experience in global 5G and AI platforms.

Job description

Qualcomm seeks a Windows Power and Thermal Engineer to optimize power, performance, and thermals for next-generation SoCs and AI-driven devices. You will design and tune Windows power/thermal policies, develop tools and scripts, and analyze system-level behavior across CPU, GPU, NPU, and RF subsystems.

Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and OS teams to debug complex issues, run lab measurements, and validate features on reference and OEM hardware.

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