As a Qualcomm CPU Performance Research Engineer, you will drive innovation in next-generation CPU performance, efficiency, and scalability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compute products from conceptualization through post-silicon verification. The role involves participating in research on novel CPU architectures and contributing ideas for CPU performance features. You will also analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and prototype features in CPU architectural performance models.

• MS or PhD degree in Computer Architecture with 4+ years of practical experience.
• Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture such as fetch, decode, and branch prediction.
• Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology is a plus.
• 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.

• Collaborate with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Perform self-guided exploratory studies to evaluate new CPU performance ideas and novel microarchitectures.
• Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities.
• Prototype features in 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.

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