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CPU Performance Modeling Engineer Lead

2 months ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Qualcomm Full time
Job Title: CPU Performance Modeling Engineer Lead

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that has unlocked 5G, ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. We are seeking a talented engineer to join our team as a CPU Performance Modeling Engineer Lead.

Job Summary:

We are hiring a CPU Performance Modeling Engineer to contribute ideas for advanced CPU performance and power features, explore them in detail, model them, correlate and characterize them, and work with the design team in productizing them. This will also include modeling algorithms to optimize the power consumption and maximize the performance when required for various workloads.

Responsibilities:
  • Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.
  • Understanding of power consumption and estimating power as proxy.
  • Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement.
  • Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks, Power constraints and opportunities.
  • Perform self-guided performance/power simulation studies of design alternatives.
  • Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus.
  • Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance/power model.
  • Work with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features.
  • Collaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS degree in Computer Architecture with 15+ years of practical experience.
  • Strong CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge.
  • Experience working in a performance modeling environment.
  • Proficient in C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
  • Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas.
  • Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.
  • Knowledge of microprocessor architecture including expertise in one or more of the following areas: Active power management (DVFS), Idle power management, Limit management (TDP, Thermal and Over-current protection), Clock management.
  • Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL. Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.
  • Understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 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.
  • OR 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.
  • OR 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may email or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

Pay Range:

$218,000.00 - $327,000.00