SoC Performance Architect

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $167,000–$250,600 / yr
Posted: 8 days ago
Closes: Dec 1, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · SoC Performance Architect

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As a SoC Performance Architect at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join the server-class SoCs team to develop performance and power models for fabric NoCs, DRAM controllers, and IO blocks, ensuring these align with RTL behavior through rigorous verification and debugging. Your daily tasks include creating verification plans, writing directed tests, and developing unit-tests to validate model accuracy. You will also identify opportunities to enhance the SoC’s performance and power efficiency by prototyping ideas in models and collaborating closely with architects and RTL developers to implement these improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in computer architecture fundamentals, proficiency in C++ and scripting languages like Perl or Python, and experience in performance analysis and validation at both IP and SoC levels. This role requires expertise in analyzing and debugging performance issues in RTL environments and post-silicon testing contexts.

Skills

C++ Python Perl RTL SoC CPU NoC DRAM PCIe Performance Modeling Power Modeling Verification Plans Directed Tests Checkers Distributed Caches Coherency Flows Post-silicon Testing Productization Performance Validation

What you'll do

Develop SoC performance/power models for interconnect NoCs, distributed caches, memory controllers, and IO controllers.
Conduct RTL performance verification by creating verification plans and directed tests/checkers.
Verify model correctness through unit-tests and debugging mismatches against expectations.
Identify and prototype ideas to improve the SoC’s performance/power characteristics.
Work with architects and RTL developers to productize identified improvements.

What we're looking for

At least 2 years of experience in SoC performance/power modeling.
Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals including interconnects and traffic QoS.
Proficiency in C++, Perl, and Python for development tasks.
Ability to independently identify and solve complex performance issues.
Experience in productizing features that enhance design performance and power characteristics.

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