Senior CPU Architecture Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

1d • $136,117 - $183,700 • Remote

About The Position

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for collaborating with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement. Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities. Perform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternatives. Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance model. Work with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features. Verify the performance model correlates with the RTL, which may involve writing verification plans, writing directed tests, and writing checkers. Collaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings. Telecommuting permitted.

Requirements

• Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field.
• Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Perform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternatives.
• Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance model.
• Work with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features.
• Verify the performance model correlates with the RTL, which may involve writing verification plans, writing directed tests, and writing checkers.
• Collaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity.
• Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

What This Job Offers

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