Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
System Performance Modeling Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $173K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives communication and data processing transformation. The System Performance Modeling Engineer will study system performance using cycle-accurate models, support architecture optimizations, and conduct data-driven performance analyses to evaluate future hardware architectures.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Participate in architecture exploration campaigns working closely with key architects from various teams. Analyze complex dataset to identify insights and patterns that will help define the requirements for next-generation SoCs
Support on exploratory methodology projects, involving machine learning, data science, etc
Expand, maintain and document innovative modeling frameworks. Participate in defining a new hardware modeling semantic, breaking up with conventional hardware programing languages
Qualification
Required
Degree in Microelectronics, Computer Science, or related field
Preferably 2-5 years of solid experience in SoC modeling and/or software development, new graduated will be considered upon strong internships & motivation
Understanding of interconnect protocols like AHB/AXI/ACE/ACE-Lite/NoC concepts
Experience in Data Science, Machine Learning
Robust understanding of computer architecture and memory hierarchy
Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Programming (C++, Python)
Interest for programming paradigms
Knowledge in bus components micro-architecture
Understanding of performance/power/area tradeoff
Ability to quickly react and adapt to changes
Excellent communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience
OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Master's or PhD degree in Microelectronics, Computer Science, or related field
Strong Mathematical background
Knowledge in network traffic engineering
Knowledge of Memory Controller, LPDDR & DDR protocols
Experience with performance verification and driving microarchitecture investigations on blocks like memory controller, CPU, GPU, NoC and multi-media is a plus
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
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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