Qualcomm · 2 hours ago
CPU Power Modeling Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation for a smarter, connected future. They are hiring a CPU Power Modeling Engineer responsible for CPU power modeling, analysis, and optimization of high-performance, low-power designs.
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Responsibilities
Create comprehensive CPU power models including TDP skews, identify early power budgets/efficiency targets, analyze power/performance/process tradeoffs at various stages of design working with cross-discipline teams
Build accurate CPU power/perf models and tune projections for common workloads and benchmarks including SpecInt, Geekbench, DoU and Gaming
Analyze CPU power across workloads and identify pre/post-si opportunities to improve power efficiency collaborating with Perf, RTL, SW and SiVal teams
Create algorithms to analyze complex HW throttling mechanisms to achieve peak CPU performance within EDP, thermal and peak current limits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ 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 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of hands-on experience in CPU power modeling, analysis and optimization
Deep understanding of CPU low power design including expertise in active, Idle and low power minimization techniques
Experience in CPU power modeling and analysis of power/performance tradeoffs and TDP/battery life projections for common CPU workloads and benchmarks
Knowledge of logic design principles along with power and timing implications
Preferred
MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 6+ years of hands-on experience in CPU power modeling and optimization
Strong CPU arch/uarch knowledge with proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture (fetch, decode, branch prediction, rename/retire, load/store, mmu, execution units)
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python) is highly preferred
Strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills, and ability to work in a dynamic and diverse environment
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
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