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Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer (San Diego, CA)

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$211,900 - $317,900 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

As a Principal CPU Power Modeling Engineer at Qualcomm, you will lead the strategy and execution of CPU power modeling across various product segments, including Mobile, Compute, and XR/VR. Your role involves developing benchmark-driven and workload-based power modeling frameworks while collaborating closely with product and software teams. This position will significantly influence architecture and design trade-offs, as well as product-level power optimization. You will also mentor engineers and enhance modeling infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in CPU power modeling and analysis
  • Strong understanding of CPU microarchitecture and performance-power trade-offs
  • Proven experience in benchmark analysis and workload characterization
  • Proficiency in Python, TCL, or Perl
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead CPU power modeling strategy across business units
  • Develop benchmark-driven and workload-based power models
  • Collaborate with software and product teams to define workloads
  • Analyze power across real-world scenarios and provide optimization insights
  • Generate power-performance trade-off curves
  • Drive collaboration with architecture and performance teams
  • Lead pre- to post-silicon power correlation efforts
  • Mentor engineers and improve modeling infrastructure

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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