Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer (San Diego, CA)

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

2d • $211,900 - $317,900 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer, you will define and drive the strategy, methodology, and execution of CPU power modeling across multiple product segments, including Mobile, Compute, and XR/VR. You will lead the development of benchmark-driven and workload-based power modeling frameworks, working closely with product and software teams to model real-world use cases. Your work will directly influence architecture, design trade-offs, and product-level power optimization.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in CPU power modeling and analysis
• Strong understanding of CPU microarchitecture and performance-power trade-offs
• Proven experience in benchmark analysis and workload characterization
• Proficiency in Python, TCL, or Perl
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ 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 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience developing scalable workload-driven power modeling methodologies
• Familiarity with industry-standard CPU benchmarks
• Strong collaboration experience with software and product teams
• Experience in pre-silicon and post-silicon power correlation
• Exposure to multi-segment product development (Mobile, Compute, XR/VR)

Responsibilities

• Define and lead CPU power modeling strategy across business units
• Develop benchmark-driven and workload-based power models
• Collaborate with software and product teams to define workloads
• Analyze power across real-world scenarios and provide optimization insights
• Generate power-performance trade-off curves
• Drive collaboration with architecture and performance teams
• Lead pre- to post-silicon power correlation efforts
• Mentor engineers and improve modeling infrastructure

Benefits

• competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• opportunity for annual RSU grants
• highly competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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