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CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (Multiple Levels)

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/19/2026

Compensation

$167,000 - $250,600 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a CPU Performance Modeling Architect at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for architecting and designing advanced CPU performance features. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CPU architecture, focusing on performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. The role involves analyzing workloads, performing performance simulation studies, and working closely with design teams to productize new features. This position requires a strong background in CPU architecture and performance modeling.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
  • 2+ years of CPU Architecture work experience.
  • 2+ years of programming experience in languages such as C and C++.

Responsibilities

  • Proficiently work in one or more areas of CPU architecture including fetch, decode, and branch prediction.
  • 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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