{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0255cd043092836bf0e35f84","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0255cd043092836bf0e35f84","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0255cd043092836bf0e35f84","title":"CPU Performance Research Engineer","description":"Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.\nJob Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Architecture\nGeneral Summary 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 Performance Research Engineer, you will drive innovation in next‑generation CPU performance, efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post‑silicon verification.\nOur CPU Performance Architecture group designs high performance, low power CPUs. As a CPU Performance Research Engineer, you will participate in forward‑looking research on novel CPU architectures and disruptive performance ideas, well ahead of product definition. You will contribute ideas for CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team on feasibility. We are looking for an experienced engineer for CPU performance modeling and research.\nRoles and Responsibilities Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement\nPerform self‑guided exploratory studies to evaluate new CPU performance ideas and novel microarchitectures\nAnalyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities\nPrototype features in CPU architectural performance model\nWork with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features\nCollaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity\nPreferred Qualifications MS or PhD degree in Computer Architecture with 4+ years of practical experience\nProficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.\nKnowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus\nExperience working in a performance modeling environment\nProficient in C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python\nAbility to problem solve and prove your own ideas\nKnowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads\nQualifications Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience\nPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience\nMinimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience\nMaster's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience\nPhD in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience\n2+ years of CPU Architecture work experience\n2+ years of work experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, etc.)\nPay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits $167,000.00 - $250,600.00\nThe above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. You can review more details about our US benefits at this link.\nEqual Employment Opportunity 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 e‑mail disability‑accommodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. 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As a Qualcomm CPU Performance Research Engineer, you will drive innovation in next‑generation CPU performance, efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post‑silicon verification.\nOur CPU Performance Architecture group designs high performance, low power CPUs. As a CPU Performance Research Engineer, you will participate in forward‑looking research on novel CPU architectures and disruptive performance ideas, well ahead of product definition. You will contribute ideas for CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team on feasibility. 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