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SoC Systems Performance Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/26/2026

Compensation

$122,500 - $183,700 per year

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

Job description

Qualcomm is seeking a systems engineer to join its Chip Architecture team, focusing on performance analysis for system-on-chip (SoC) products across various markets including mobile and automotive. The role involves collaboration with architects and engineers to define next-generation architectures while considering performance, power, and thermal aspects. The successful candidate will engage in performance studies, define complex use cases, and apply computer architecture knowledge to enhance SoC products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of System Engineering or related work experience.
  • MS or PhD degree is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Industry experience in Computer Architecture concepts, system or chipset development for SoC products, and OS principles.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer market-leading SoC products with best-in-class performance.
  • Lead and conduct performance and systems studies.
  • Collaborate with HW and SW teams to define multimedia, modem, compute, and memory technologies.
  • Define complex use cases including new workloads such as Gaming and AI.
  • Deploy simulators, profilers, or hardware to identify performance bottlenecks.

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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