SOC Systems Performance Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 29 days ago $99,400–$149,200 / year
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TL;DR

Join Qualcomm Technologies as a Systems Engineer on their multi-site Chip Architecture team, focusing on SoC performance analysis for mobile, automotive, and compute products. You will lead performance studies, collaborate with cross-functional teams to define SOC architecture plans considering performance, power, and thermal constraints, and deploy simulators or hardware to identify bottlenecks. Key responsibilities include defining complex use cases, applying computer architecture knowledge, and communicating results effectively. Preferred qualifications include an MS or PhD, 1+ years of systems engineering experience, and expertise in areas like CPU/GPU/DSP concepts, SoC development, OS principles, systemC simulators, C/C++ programming, VLSI design, and ARM/Linux familiarity.

Skills

C C++ SystemC Linux ARM Python VLSI Docker Git Jenkins CI/CD AWS Google Cloud Platform Azure Terraform Kubernetes PostgreSQL MongoDB Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Lead performance and systems studies for next-generation SoC architectures.
  • Define SOC architecture plans considering performance, power, and thermal constraints.
  • Collaborate with HW and SW teams to develop best-in-class multimedia technologies.
  • Deploy simulators and profilers to identify and justify architectural changes.
  • Directly apply computer architecture knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Invent technical solutions and file patents for relevant SoC challenges.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in SoC performance analysis and systems engineering.
  • Proficiency in computer architecture concepts including CPUs, GPUs, DSPs.
  • Hands-on experience with simulators, profilers, and full-system models.
  • Strong background in OS principles and HW/SW interaction for SoC products.
  • Expertise in VLSI design, verification, and pragmatic scripting skills.
  • Experience in multimedia or communication technologies like WLAN, LTE.

Market check

Salary context

This $99,400–$149,200 range sits above 12% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,750–$220,050

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,875–$213,375

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 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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