CPU Architecture Performance Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineer, Hardware Engineer
Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
General
Summary:
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will participate in innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units.
The Potential Areas to Work Include:
The main responsibility of this position is to do the performance verification for world-class custom CPUs for server-class computers.
Roles and Responsibilities
Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.
Understanding of both the RISC-V ISA and our core and subsystem microarchitecture
Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new features
Analyze and verify performance characteristics at multiple levels of simulation and emulation
Writing performance analysis tools
Running benchmarks and workloads under different conditions
Preferred Qualifications
BS degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Good CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge
Experience working in an RTL simulation environment
Proficient in Verilog, C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python
Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas
Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.OR
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
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