CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels)
Core
Lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts and perform performance verification for world-class custom CPUs for mobile and portable computers.
Role type
Senior IC CPU Architecture Performance Engineer
Builds
Multi-core CPU operations for Qualcomm Business Units
Domain
Semiconductor / CPU Architecture
Required skills
CPU architecture (fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire), RTL simulation, performance modeling, Verilog, C, C++, scripting (Perl/Python), performance benchmarks
Preferred skills
MS degree in Computer Architecture, micro-architecture knowledge, problem-solving
Technologies
RTL simulation environments, performance modeling environments, Verilog, C, C++, Perl, Python
Responsibilities
Verify performance features between RTL and model, troubleshoot issues, develop test cases with design and performance teams to validate new features
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
