Qualcomm · 5 days ago
CPU RTL Power Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $184K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL Power targeted for high performance, low power devices. In this role, you will be responsible for all key aspects of CPU power modeling and analysis, and RTL power estimation and optimization of high-performance energy efficient CPU designs.
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Responsibilities
Estimate/analyze RTL power for CPU modules (using PowerArtist or equivalent tool) and optimize power at various stages of the design to meet targets working with architecture, RTL, verification and physical design teams
Create comprehensive CPU power models, identify early power targets and achieve correlation with physical design, and analyze power/performance/area tradeoffs
Build scripts (using Python/Perl) to automate power estimation/analysis flow and create algorithms to analyze complex HW throttling mechanisms to achieve peak CPU performance within EDP, TDP and peak current limits
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3-10 years of CPU RTL power modeling and estimation experience
Deep understanding of CPU or ASIC low power design including expertise in active and Idle power optimization, RTL clock gating techniques, CPU power modeling and analysis for power/performance tradeoffs and battery life projections
Working knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL with hands-on experience in low-power simulation tools such as PowerArtist and PTPX
Knowledge of logic design principles along with power and timing implications
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
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
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 6 years of practical experience
Very good understanding of low power minimization techniques
Experience using a scripting language such as Perl or Python
Strong problem solving, organizational and communication skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic 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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1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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