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# CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (Multiple Levels)

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $167,000.0 - $250,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Microprocessors, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Scripting, Caching, Information Technology, Decoding
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=70e8163b22e5c99c

## About the Role

* MS degree in Computer Architecture with 2+ 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, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience., * Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience., * PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience., * Master's degree in Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

 * 2+ years of High Performance CPU Architecture or related work experience, * 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., Master'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.
OR
PhD 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.

 * 2+ years of CPU Architecture work experience.
 * 2+ years of work experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, etc.).

## Description

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 Architecture Engineer, you will architect and design state-of-the-art CPUs that push the envelope on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification.

Our CPU Performance Architecture group designs high performance, low power CPUs. As a CPU Performance Modeling Architect , you will contribute ideas for advanced CPU performance features, explore them in detail, model them, and work with the design team in productizing them. We are looking for an experienced engineer for CPU performance modeling and exploration.

Roles and Responsibilities

 * Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc.
 * Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology a plus
 * Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement
 * Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities
 * Perform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternatives
 * Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance 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


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