As a Senior CPU Performance Modeling Architect at Qualcomm Technologies' Engineering Group, you will join the CPU Architecture team to design and enhance high-performance, low-power CPUs. Your daily responsibilities include contributing innovative ideas for advanced CPU performance features, conducting detailed explorations, and modeling these features. You will collaborate closely with RTL and design teams to assess implementation costs and improve product efficiency. Key tasks involve analyzing workloads to identify bottlenecks, performing self-guided simulation studies of design alternatives, and maintaining the architectural performance model. Proficiency in C and C++, along with scripting languages like Perl or Python, is essential, as is a deep understanding of CPU architecture components such as fetch, decode, branch prediction, and caches. This role requires experience in performance modeling environments and knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology for optimal productivity.
Skills
C
C++
Python
Perl
CPU_architecture
RTL
performance_modeling
simulation_environment
workload_analysis
performance_benchmarks
scripting_languages
What you'll do
Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities.
Perform self-guided simulation studies of design alternatives for CPUs.
Write and maintain features in the CPU architectural performance model.
Collaborate with RTL team to assess implementation costs for new features.
Work with performance team to improve the simulation environment productivity.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of related engineering experience.
Master's degree in a relevant field and 3+ years of related engineering experience.
PhD in a relevant field and 2+ years of related engineering experience.
Proficiency in CPU architecture, including fetch, decode, branch prediction, etc.
Experience with performance modeling and simulation environments.
Strong programming skills in C/C++ and scripting languages like Perl or Python.
Ability to analyze workloads and identify performance bottlenecks.
Market check
Salary context
This
$148,300–$222,500
range sits above
48%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$148,800–$226,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$148,286–$225,350
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.
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