Qualcomm · 4 hours ago
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$104K/yr - $155K/yrQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator, driving digital transformation for a smarter, connected future. As a CPU Architecture Performance Engineer, you will participate in innovative CPU design efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify performance for custom CPUs.
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Responsibilities
Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc
Understanding of both the RISC-V ISA and our core and subsystem microarchitecture
Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new features
Analyze and verify performance characteristics at multiple levels of simulation and emulation
Writing performance analysis tools
Running benchmarks and workloads under different conditions
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
Understanding of both the RISC-V ISA and our core and subsystem microarchitecture
Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new features
Analyze and verify performance characteristics at multiple levels of simulation and emulation
Writing performance analysis tools
Running benchmarks and workloads under different conditions
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
BS degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
Good CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge
Experience working in a RTL simulation 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.
Founded in 1985
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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