CPU Power Modeling Engineer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

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. We are hiring talented engineers for CPU Power Modeling for high performance, low power designs. In this role, you will be responsible for all key aspects of CPU power modeling, analysis and optimization of state-of-the-art CPUs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in CPU power modeling, analysis and optimization
• Deep understanding of CPU lowpower design including expertise in active, Idle and low power minimization techniques
• Experience in CPU power modeling and analysis of power/performance tradeoffs and TDP/battery life projections for common CPU workloads and benchmarks
• Knowledge of logic design principles along with power and timing implications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in CPU power modeling and optimization
• Strong knowledge of in-order/out-of-order CPU arch/uarch
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) is highly preferred
• Strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills, and ability to work in a dynamic and diverse environment

As a CPU Power Modeling engineer, you will own and/or participate in the following tasks:

• Create comprehensive CPU power models including TDP skews, identify early power budgets/efficiency targets, analyze power/performance/process tradeoffs at various stages of design working with cross-discipline teams
• Build accurate CPU power/perf models and tune projections for common workloads and benchmarks including Spec Int, Geekbench, DoU and Gaming
• Analyze CPU power across workloads and identify pre/post-si opportunities to improve power efficiency collaborating with Perf, RTL, SW and SiVal teams
• Analysis of complex HW throttling mechanisms to achieve peak CPU performance within EDP, thermal and peak current limits
• Development of automation flows to enable efficient data collection pre- and post-silicon

Note:

The hiring team is flexible with job level. The compensation will be adjusted as per the recommended job level.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ 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 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disabili or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

EEO

Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation  also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. In addition, our benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and r recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

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