CPU Power Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm • Austin, TX

3d • $122,500 - $183,700

About The Position

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units.

Requirements

• 1+ years’ experience in power characterization, or related work experience.
• Experience in Power analysis and optimization required.
• Proficiency in scripting language, such as: Tcl, Python.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with low power implementation techniques in RTL, Synthesis or Physical design stages.
• Low power intent concepts and languages (UPF or CPF).
• Understanding of CPU micro-architecture and their power challenges.

Responsibilities

• Power analysis on a project involved in the development of CPUSS.
• Power characterization of various CPU benchmarks using tools like PTPX and Joules.
• Work closely with RTL design, Synthesis, and physical design teams to measure and optimize power.
• Tabulate metrics results for analysis comparison.
• Work with post-Silicon teams to correlate projections with silicon power measurements.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level