GPU Power Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 21 days ago $161,800–$242,600 / year
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TL;DR

The Senior Graphics Architect at Qualcomm Technologies joins the Graphics System Team to drive the development of next-generation GPUs and compute devices. This role involves critical contributions to performance and power efficiency analysis for GPU and AI workloads, contributing to scalable methodologies for future SOC sizing and competitive benchmarking. Daily tasks include developing tools for efficient debug/validation and participating in post-silicon learning initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of GPU/SOC architecture, system-level power concepts, and micro-architecture details, along with strong programming skills in Python or similar languages. Experience in AI tool usage, SOC level power analysis, and competitive performance evaluation is preferred for this challenging role at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.

Skills

Python GPU SOC Power_Analysis AI_Tools Signal_Processing Graphics_APIs Cpu_Graphics_Performance_Analysis Post_Si_Debugging

What you'll do

  • Conduct performance/power efficiency analysis at both GPU and system levels for graphics/AI workloads.
  • Develop scalable methodologies for power projections in next-generation GPUs/SOCs.
  • Perform competitive performance and power analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
  • Create tools for efficient debug/validation tasks related to GPU and SOC architecture.
  • Provide post-si learning insights to improve future model iterations.

What we're looking for

  • Strong understanding of GPU and SOC architecture including micro-architecture power concepts.
  • Proficient in system-level performance and power analysis using silicon measurements.
  • Expertise in Python or equivalent programming language for tool development.
  • Experience with competitive performance and power analysis for GPUs/CPU use cases.
  • Ability to develop scalable methodologies and tools for efficient debug/validation tasks.

Market check

Salary context

This $161,800–$242,600 range sits above 55% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$154,000–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$175,000–$235,750

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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