NPU Performance and power modelling Staff/Sr Staff Engineer

18 Hours ago • 14-18 Years

Research Development

Job Description

This Staff/Sr Staff Engineer role focuses on performance verification and power modeling for complex Qualcomm proprietary DSP IP. Responsibilities include driving performance verification/correlation, analyzing power and performance efficiency across chipsets, building infrastructure for verification, and developing power models for AI/ML workloads. The role requires deep understanding of processor micro-architecture and triaging performance issues in RTL and simulator, working with global design teams.

Good To Have:

Prior experience in performance correlation of Processor subsystems (ARM/DSP) is preferred.

Must Have:

Drive performance verification/correlation of DSP IP.
Analyze power and performance efficiency across cores/chipsets.
Build infrastructure for performance verification and verify processor performance.
Work with front-end power and back-end teams to build power models and estimate power for AI/ML workloads.
Write specific targeted tests to measure power and performance.
Deep understanding of processor micro-architecture and triaging performance issues in RTL and simulator.
14-18 years of experience in processor/ASIC performance correlation, power estimation and analysis.
Experience in micro-architecture testing for modern high-performance, low power processors.
Experience in writing tests and building infrastructure that tests power and performance of modern processors.
Experience in application-level power and performance analysis.
Proficiency in C, C++, Perl, Python, Shell, Make file TCI.
Solid background in Digital Design, RTL design, improving model performance, and Processor Architecture.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and debug skills.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience (or Master's with 3+, PhD with 2+).

Perks:

World-class health benefit options providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
Self and family resources to build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define purpose.
Wellbeing programs and resources to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well.
Continuous learning and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Mentorships.

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Job Posting Date

2025-09-25

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Job Summary:

14-18 years of experience in Performance Verification and power modeling, estimation, analysis of complex Qualcomm propriety DSP IP
DSP design team is responsible for delivering high-performance DSP cores which are at the heart of Qualcomm's multi-tier SoC roadmap targeted for mobile space
Qualcomm is the largest fabless design company in the world, generating over $35 Billion in annual revenues from chipsets and royalties from intellectual property. Qualcomm provides hardware, software and related services to nearly every mobile device maker and operator in the global wireless marketplace

Job Responsibilities:

In this highly visible and interactive role, your primary responsibility will be to drive performance verification/correlation of DSP IP by working with global DSP design team involving architecture, implementation, post silicon and back-end teams
Responsible for analyzing power and performance efficiency across cores/chipsets.
Responsible for building infrastructure for performance verification and verifying performance of processors
Work with front end power and backend teams to build power models, estimate power for AI/ML workloads.
Writing specific targeted tests to measure power and performance of the processor.
Involves having a deep understanding of processor micro-architecture and triaging performance issues in RTL and simulator

Skillset/Experience:

14-18 years’ experience in processor/ASIC performance correlation, power estimation and analysis.
Experience in micro-architecture testing for modern high-performance, low power processors
Experience in writing tests and building infrastructure that tests power and performance of modern processors.
Experience in application-level power and performance analysis
Programming/Scripting Skills — C, C++, Perl, Python, Shell, Make file TCI
Solid background and understanding of Digital Design, RTL design, improving model performance and Processor Architecture
Strong troubleshooting, analytical and debug skills
Prior experience is performance correlation of Processor subsystems (ARM/DSP) is preferred
Should have excellent inter-personal, communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced exciting environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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