CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (RISC V)
QualcommCPU Architecture Performance Engineer (RISC V)
QualcommLocation
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
6/11/2026
Compensation
$167,100 - $250,700 per year
Job description
As a Qualcomm CPU Architecture Engineer, you will design and architect advanced CPUs that enhance performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve compute products from conceptualization to post-silicon verification. You will focus on CPU performance modeling and exploration, contributing ideas for advanced CPU features and working closely with design teams. The position requires a strong background in CPU architecture and performance analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
- Strong knowledge of CPU architecture and micro-architecture.
- Experience in a performance modeling environment.
- Proficiency in C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
- Ability to problem solve and validate your own ideas.
Responsibilities
- 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 teams to assess implementation costs for new features.
- Collaborate with the performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
198
FY2026
Approval rate
98.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
59,278
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-22%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+30%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
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