The Staff Low Power Hardware Architect will join Qualcomm's Multimedia Power team, focusing on optimizing power consumption for multimedia technologies including Camera and Video Encoding/Decoding. This role is crucial for enhancing the efficiency and performance of Snapdragon-powered devices across various applications such as Mobile, Automotive, and IoT. The architect will leverage advanced modeling techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure power targets are met throughout the design cycle. This position requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of power estimation tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive experience with low power design techniques.
• Deep understanding of power estimation and optimization tools such as Synopsys PrimePower and Ansys Power Artist.
• Solid grasp of synthesis and physical design processes related to power optimization.
• Knowledge of multimedia intellectual properties including camera systems and video codecs.

• Establish hardware core-level power targets and drive power optimization strategies.
• Utilize industry-standard power estimation tools to analyze power consumption.
• Validate power estimates by correlating them with actual silicon measurements.
• Leverage deep learning techniques to model and predict power consumption.
• Provide ongoing support for multimedia core power optimization throughout the design cycle.

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