Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $213K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation and creates smarter, connected futures. The CPU Architecture Performance Engineer will lead innovative CPU design efforts and perform performance verification for custom CPUs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate new features.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
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
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
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