Experienced Engineer - SOC Power Architecture

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

2d • $179,000 - $268,400

About The Position

Qualcomm provides complete chipset solutions including CPU, Modem, Application Processor, Multi-media engines, Interconnect, and more. Power is a key area that drives the value of our chips. As fabrication technology nodes shrink and performance requirements increase, it is crucial to provide power-optimized solutions. The group you will be working in is responsible for this critical area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Solid foundation in Electrical Systems Engineering and Digital Logic Design
• Solid understanding of HW micro-architecture of digital systems with the understanding of ASIC implementation flow from concept to production
• Knowledge of system level aspects of low power design and the ability to model and analyze power at system and core level
• Experience with video encoder/decoder systems and architecture
• Experience with camera systems and architecture
• Experience in power modeling, verification, and simulation tools
• Experience with high level synthesis tools and flow

Nice To Haves

• Competitive analysis and Machine Learning workload analysis experience is a bonus

Responsibilities

• On Target power optimization feature prototyping and waveform analysis
• Develop novel power-optimized multi-media HW and Systems architecture for next generation SOCs
• Implement models for power projections, validation and architectural trade off analysis
• Establish use-case and HW core power targets
• Work with HW/SW design teams to implement and validate power features and targets through various design stages from concept to implementation

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Highly 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: Senior