CPU Performance Modeling Engineer

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a CPU Performance Modeling Engineer to join their innovative team in Santa Clara. This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge CPU architecture and performance optimization, where you'll be responsible for architecting and designing state-of-the-art CPUs that push the boundaries of performance and energy efficiency.

As a CPU Performance Modeling Architect, you'll be working with Qualcomm's CPU Performance Architecture group, contributing to the development of advanced CPU performance features. Your role will involve detailed exploration, modeling, and collaboration with design teams to bring innovations to market. The position requires a deep understanding of CPU architecture components including fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, and retire mechanisms.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise and practical experience, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience and an advanced degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, or a related field. You'll need to be proficient in C, C++, and scripting languages, with the ability to analyze complex workloads and identify performance bottlenecks.

Qualcomm offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $122,300 to $183,500, complemented by annual bonuses, RSU grants, and comprehensive benefits. The company provides a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside leading engineers and architects, contributing to technologies that shape the future of computing.

This role offers significant growth opportunities within Qualcomm's innovative ecosystem, where you'll be challenged to solve complex problems and drive technological advancement in CPU architecture. Join a team that values creativity, technical excellence, and the pursuit of breakthrough solutions in computer architecture and performance optimization.