Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer; San Diego, CA

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

As a Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer, you will define and drive the strategy, methodology, and execution of CPU power modeling across multiple product segments, including Mobile, Compute, and XR/VR. You will lead the development of benchmark-driven and workload-based power modeling frameworks, working closely with product and software teams to model real-world use cases. Your work will directly influence architecture, design trade-offs, and product-level power optimization.

• Deep expertise in CPU power modeling and analysis
• Strong understanding of CPU microarchitecture and performance-power trade-offs
• Proven experience in benchmark analysis and workload characterization
• Proficiency in Python, TCL, or Perl

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience developing scalable workload-driven power modeling methodologies
• Familiarity with industry-standard CPU benchmarks
• Strong collaboration experience with software and product teams
• Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon power correlation
• Exposure to multi-segment product development (Mobile, Compute, XR/VR)

• Define and lead CPU power modeling strategy across business units
• Develop benchmark-driven and workload-based power models
• Collaborate with software and product teams to define workloads
• Analyze power across real-world scenarios and provide optimization insights
• Generate power-performance trade-off curves
• Drive collaboration with architecture and performance teams
• Lead pre- to post-silicon power correlation efforts
• Mentor engineers and improve modeling infrastructure

• 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.

$ - $. 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. An annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants are offered. A competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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.