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Qualcomm · 1 day ago

System Performance Engineer (Server), Senior Staff

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$179K/yr - $268K/yr
date10+ years exp

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation to create a smarter, connected future. In the role of Senior Staff System Performance Engineer (Server), you will collaborate with teams to optimize power, performance, and thermal behavior of systems while leading junior engineers and ensuring server product requirements are met.

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Responsibilities

Enable, profile and analyze complex concurrent system use-cases in both emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows)
Define and document performance and power analysis plans for system use-cases across multiple workloads (CPU, Pcie, CXL peripherals, GPU, AI/ML) including concurrent scenarios
Identify areas of performance optimization in the SoC for both Software and Hardware architectures
Direct triage of complex performance issues to determine root-cause and present results to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, hardware, and software engineering, etc.) to implement optimal power, performance, and thermal solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentor and guide engineers to successfully execute multiple programs
Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations for product teams up to senior executives to help drive business decisions and next generation architecture choices
Defining and developing automation for the team to operate more efficiently

Qualification

PowerPerformance analysisSystem architecture understandingProgramming skills PythonProgramming skills C/C++ARM SoC conceptsSystem power/performance toolsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsSelf-starterMentoring skills

Required

Enable, profile and analyze complex concurrent system use-cases in both emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows)
Define and document performance and power analysis plans for system use-cases across multiple workloads (CPU, Pcie, CXL peripherals, GPU, AI/ML) including concurrent scenarios
Identify areas of performance optimization in the SoC for both Software and Hardware architectures
Direct triage of complex performance issues to determine root-cause and present results to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, hardware, and software engineering, etc.) to implement optimal power, performance, and thermal solutions
Provide technical leadership, mentor and guide engineers to successfully execute multiple programs
Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations for product teams up to senior executives to help drive business decisions and next generation architecture choices
Defining and developing automation for the team to operate more efficiently

Preferred

Master's degree in Computer Engineering
10+ years of practical post-silicon experience of power and performance analysis of complex SoCs
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (Sr. Director, Vice President level and above)
Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C/C++)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Self-starter and able to work independently
Understanding of memory hierarchy, and system interconnects
Understanding of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight-PMU, and various bus interface protocols
Knowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specifications
Knowledge and experience in benchmarks (server)
Understanding of industry power and performance benchmarks along with system interaction and dependencies
System power/performance analysis tools and techniques
Computer hardware and architecture understanding
Knowledge of SW Power management stacks and scheduler behavior

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package

Company

Qualcomm

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
dateFounded in 1985
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San Diego, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.qualcomm.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5M
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1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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