Job Title: CPU Performance Research EngineerAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Performance Research Engineer, you will drive innovation in next-generation CPU performance, efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification.
Our CPU Performance Architecture group designs high performance, low power CPUs. As a CPU Performance Research Engineer, you will participate in forward-looking research on novel CPU architectures and disruptive performance ideas, well ahead of product definition. You will contribute ideas for CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team on feasibility.Roles and ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvementPerform self-guided exploratory studies to evaluate new CPU performance ideas and novel microarchitecturesAnalyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunitiesPrototype features in CPU architectural performance modelWork with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new featuresCollaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivityPreferred QualificationsMS or PhD degree in Computer Architecture with 4+ years of practical experienceProficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plusExperience working in a performance modeling environmentProficient in C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or PythonAbility to problem solve and prove your own ideasKnowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloadsQualificationsMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
ORMaster's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. ORPhD in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.• 2+ years of CPU Architecture work experience.• 2+ years of work experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, etc.).Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$167,000.00 - $250,600.00