CPU Architecture Performance Engineer

CPU Architecture Performance Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$122.50K - $213.40K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering
General Summary:
Job Description
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 Potential Areas to Work Include:
The main responsibility of this position is to do the performance verification for world-class custom CPU for mobile and portable computers.
Roles and Responsibilities
  • 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 troubleshooting
  • Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new feature

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

Minimum Qualifications:
• 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.
OR
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.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$122,500.00 - $213,400.00
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. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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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



Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Performance Engineer?

A: To succeed as a Performance Engineer, key technical skills include expertise in performance monitoring tools, such as New Relic or Dynatrace, as well as proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or C++. Additionally, knowledge of cloud computing platforms, containerization, and DevOps practices is essential for optimizing system performance.\n\nSoft skills that contribute to success in this role include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. A Performance Engineer should also be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.\n\nThese technical and soft skills enable a Performance Engineer to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize system resources, and improve overall application performance, ultimately driving business growth and customer satisfaction.

Q: What is the career path for a Performance Engineer?

A: A Performance Engineer's career path typically begins with entry-level roles such as Performance Analyst or Junior Performance Engineer, where they focus on identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks in software systems. As they gain experience, they progress to mid-level roles like Performance Engineer or Senior Performance Analyst, where they lead performance optimization efforts and develop expertise in areas like load testing, capacity planning, and monitoring. Senior Performance Engineers or Performance Engineering Leads often oversee teams and drive strategic performance engineering initiatives, with opportunities to transition into leadership roles, technical architecture, or specialized areas like DevOps or cloud computing.



Qualcomm job posting for a CPU Architecture Performance Engineer in San Diego, CA with a salary of $122,500 to $213,400 Annually with a map of San Diego location.