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RISCV CPU System RTL Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: We are hiring talented engineers for RISCV CPU RTL development targeting high-performance, low-power devices. In this role, you ...

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CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: NUVIA is now part of Qualcomm. Our mission is to reimagine silicon and create computing platforms that will transform the ...

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CPU Systems RTL Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$117K - $160K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL development targeted for high performance, low power devices. In this role, you ...

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CPU RTL LLC Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new ...

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CPU RTL Methodology Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$198K - $298K/yr

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile engineer who thrives at the intersection of RTL design and CAD ...

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CPU Formal Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$159K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: Are you interested in working with a world-class CPU design team? Are you interested in the application of formal methods to ...

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CPU Formal Verification Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: Are you interested in working with a world-class CPU design team? Are you interested in the application of formal methods to ...

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RISC-V CPU Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Engineering Group, CPU Engineering General Summary: RISC-V CPU Compiler Engineer Are you passionate about maximizing CPU performance and pushing the boundaries of optimization? Join our innovative ...

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CPU-Core RTL Director

Austin, TX · On-site

$250/hr

Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G and continues to drive the next generation of intelligent computing platforms. Our custom CPU ...

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RISC-V CPU Compiler Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

RISC-V CPU Compiler Engineer Are you passionate about maximizing CPU performance and pushing the boundaries of optimization? Join our innovative team and play a key role in developing cutting-edge ...

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CPU-Core RTL Director

Austin, TX · On-site

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G and continues to drive the next generation of intelligent computing ...

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CPU Verification Engineer (RISC-V)

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$159K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: As a Design Verification Engineer, you will work with Chip Architects to validate the concepts of CPU and SOC level micro ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for cpu engineer in the United States is $55.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $74.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Cpu Engineer vs Hardware Engineer?

AspectCpu EngineerHardware Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing CPU architectures, working in R&D labs or tech companiesDeveloping and testing various hardware components, often in manufacturing or R&D settings
Industry UsagePrimarily in semiconductor, computer hardware, and tech companiesBroader industry including consumer electronics, aerospace, and industrial equipment

Cpu Engineers focus specifically on designing and developing central processing units, while Hardware Engineers work on a wider range of electronic hardware components. Both roles require similar technical skills and often overlap in work environments, but Cpu Engineers specialize in CPU architecture and performance optimization.

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Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer (San Diego, CA)

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
Technology, Communication and Media • 10K+ employees
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$250/hr

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Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary

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.

Required Skill/Experience
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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)
Key Responsibilities
  • 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
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of relevant work experience. OR Master's degree and 7+ years of relevant work experience. OR PhD and 6+ years of relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$211,900.00 - $317,900.00. The above pay scale reflects the minimum to maximum range for this position. In addition, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, annual RSU grants (subject to eligibility), and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985

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