CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (Multiple Levels)
QualcommCPU Performance Modeling Engineer (Multiple Levels)
QualcommLocation
Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/19/2026
Compensation
$167,000 - $250,600 per year
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
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LCA certified positions by quarter
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