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CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (RISC V)

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$167,100 - $250,700 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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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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