CPU Architecture Performance Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

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. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead 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 main responsibility of this position is to do the performance verification for world-class custom CPU for mobile and portable computers.

• Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.
• Verify performance feature between RTL and model, and have ability to troubleshoot.
• Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new feature.

• MS degree in Computer Architecture with 5+ years of practical experience.
• Good CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge.
• Experience working in an RTL simulation environment.
• Experience working in a performance modeling environment.
• Proficient in Verilog, C, 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.

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

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Competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. In addition, a highly competitive benefits package supports success at work, at home, and at play.

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.