CPU Performance Modeling Engineer

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Software Development & Engineering • $99,400 PA - $183,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a CPU Performance Modeling Architect, you will contribute ideas for advanced CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team in productizing them. This role involves analyzing workloads to identify performance bottlenecks, performing performance simulations, writing and maintaining the CPU architectural performance model, and collaborating with teams to improve the simulation environment. This role requires a strong understanding of CPU architecture and performance modeling, and the ability to work with various teams to assess implementation costs and improve product performance.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in CPU architecture areas.
  • Experience in a performance modeling environment.
  • Proficient in C and C++.
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology.
  • Strong CPU architecture and micro-architecture knowledge.
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package.

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Architecture

General Summary:

As 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 Architecture Engineer, you will architect and design state-of-the-art CPUs that push the envelope on performance, energy 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 Modeling Architect , you will contribute ideas for advanced CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team in productizing them. We are looking for an experienced engineer for CPU performance modeling and exploration.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Proficiency 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 plus
  • Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement
  • Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities
  • Perform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternatives
  • Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance model
  • Work with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features
  • Collaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity

Preferred qualifications

  • MS degree in Computer Architecture with 2+ years of practical experience
  • Strong CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge
  • Experience working in a performance modeling environment
  • Proficient in 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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

•    2+ years of High Performance CPU Architecture or related work experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

 

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$99,400.00 - $183,500.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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