As a CPU Performance Modeling Architect at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the CPU Performance Architecture group to design and enhance high-performance, low-power CPUs. Your role involves contributing innovative ideas for advanced CPU performance features, conducting detailed modeling, and collaborating with the RTL team to implement these designs. Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing workloads to identify bottlenecks, performing self-guided simulation studies of design alternatives, and writing and maintaining sections of the CPU architectural performance model. You will also assess implementation costs and improve the simulation environment for greater productivity. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CPU architecture, experience with performance modeling, proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Perl or Python, and knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology. This role demands expertise in various aspects of CPU design to address complex business challenges in compute product development.
Skills
C
C++
Python
Perl
CPU_architecture
RTL
performance_modeling
simulation_environment
workload_analysis
performance_benchmarks
OS_internals
compiler_technology
What you'll do
Identify and explore advanced CPU performance features.
Analyze workloads to pinpoint performance bottlenecks and opportunities.
Conduct self-guided simulation studies of design alternatives.
Write and maintain sections of the CPU architectural performance model.
Assess implementation costs for new CPU features with RTL team.
Collaborate on maintaining and improving the simulation environment.
What we're looking for
Proficiency in CPU architecture components (fetch, decode, branch prediction, etc.)
Experience with performance modeling and simulation of design alternatives
Strong knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology
Ability to identify and analyze performance bottlenecks in workloads
Collaborative skills for working across cross-functional teams
Proficient in C/C++ and scripting languages like Perl or Python
MS degree in Computer Architecture with 2+ years of practical experience
Market check
Salary context
This
$142,200–$213,400
range sits above
37%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$152,000–$239,150
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$166,400–$221,225
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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