Job Overview
Job TitleCPU Architecture Performance Engineer
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$160,000
LocationAustin, TX
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Job Description
CPU Architecture Performance Engineer
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Architecture Performance Engineer to join their Engineering Group. This role focuses on the design and performance verification of world-class custom CPUs for mobile and portable computers, impacting industries globally. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations.
Potential Areas of Work
- Performance verification for custom CPUs.
- Focus on mobile and portable computer processors.
- Collaboration with design and performance teams.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proficiency in CPU architecture areas such as fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, and retire.
- Verify performance features between RTL and models, with strong troubleshooting abilities.
- Develop test cases and validate new features in collaboration with design and performance teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS degree in Computer Architecture with 5+ years of practical experience.
- Good CPU architecture and micro-architecture knowledge.
- Experience in RTL simulation and performance modeling environments.
- Proficiency in Verilog, C, C++, and scripting languages like Perl or Python.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prove innovative ideas.
- Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- OR Master's degree in a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience.
- OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Key skills/competency
- CPU Architecture
- Performance Verification
- RTL Simulation
- Micro-architecture
- Verilog
- C++
- Python
- Performance Modeling
- Test Case Development
- Troubleshooting
How to Get Hired at Qualcomm
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your expertise in CPU architecture, performance verification, and relevant programming languages like Verilog, C++, and Python. Quantify your achievements whenever possible.
- Showcase your experience: Emphasize your practical experience with RTL simulation, performance modeling, and common benchmarks.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss CPU micro-architecture concepts, debugging scenarios, and problem-solving approaches.
- Research Qualcomm: Understand Qualcomm's innovation in mobile technology and semiconductor design to align your answers with their mission and values.
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