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Qualcomm

Memory Designer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$164K - $246K/yr

Work with SoC teams (CPU, GPU, Modem, etc.) to define memory PPA targets. Qualifications * 2+ years of academic or professional experience designing embedded memories for SoC applications.

Apple

GPU Performance Modeling Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

This includes working with architects and designers to understand the units being modeled ... Background in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures. Excellent C/C++ programming skills. Experience in ...

Apple

GPU Performance Modeling Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

This includes working with architects and designers to understand the units being modeled ... Background in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures. Excellent C/C++ programming skills. Experience in ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$181K/yr

Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems. * Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Santa Clara, CA

$196K/yr

Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems. * Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems. * Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$181K/yr

Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems. Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Santa Clara, CA

$196K/yr

Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems. Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on ...

Nvidia

Senior CPU Performance Architect

Austin, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

Analyze and debug performance scaling bottlenecks on multi-core and multi-socket CPU and CPU/GPU systems. Work with CPU and interconnect architects to improve future CPU and system designs based on ...

Apple

GPU Performance Modeling Engineer

San Diego, CA

$142K - $263K/yr

This includes working with architects and designers to understand the units being modeled ... Expertise in one or more focused CPU/GPU areas. Areas could include core/shader micro-architecture ...

Apple

GPU Performance Modeling Engineer

San Diego, CA

$142K - $263K/yr

This includes working with architects and designers to understand the units being modeled ... Expertise in one or more focused CPU/GPU areas. Areas could include core/shader micro-architecture ...

Qualcomm

Memory Designer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$164K - $246K/yr

Interacting with SoC teams (CPU, GPU, Modem, etc) to define memory PPA targets. Qualifications * 2+ years of academic or professional experience designing embedded memories for SoC applications.

Apple

Systems Performance Architect

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$206K/yr

... hardware (CPU, GPU, DRAM, storage), software (OS, drivers, applications), and other system ... future product designs. Come join us! Description We have an outstanding opportunity for a ...

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Memory Designer

San Diego, CA • On-site

Qualcomm
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Job description

Company

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.

Location

San Diego, CA

Job Area

Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

Job Description

This position involves designing and implementing low‑power, high‑performance, area‑efficient embedded memory circuits and architectures. As part of the Memory IP team, you will transform innovative ideas into reality in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon products, influencing CPU, GPU, Modem, NSP, and Camera designs.

Education
  • Master’s degree in Science or Engineering (Entry Level)
  • PhD in Science or Engineering (Entry Level)
Responsibilities
  • Develop custom digital circuits for high‑speed and low‑power SRAM designs.
  • Perform schematic capture, simulation of major blocks, and margin verifications.
  • Plan and supervise layout.
  • Collaborate with the CAD team for full verification and model generation.
  • Work with SoC teams (CPU, GPU, Modem, etc.) to define memory PPA targets.
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of academic or professional experience designing embedded memories for SoC applications.
  • Knowledge of CPU L1/L2 cache design, compiler SRAM/Register File architectures, and advanced custom circuit implementations.
  • Understanding of high‑performance and low‑power design features and techniques.
  • Knowledge of semiconductor device fundamentals.
  • Familiarity with variation‑aware design in nanometer CMOS and FinFET technology nodes.
  • Experience with tight pitch‑matched memory layout designs.
  • Strong understanding of physical implementation impact on circuit performance.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience.
  • Master’s degree in Science or Engineering and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience.
  • PhD in Science or Engineering and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience.
Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $164,000.00 - $246,000.00

Additional compensation includes a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and annual RSU grants (for eligible employees). Qualcomm also offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees at work, at home, and at play.

EEO Statement

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, or veteran status.

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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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