Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to focus on architectural analysis, performance modeling, and system optimization for next-generation computing platforms. The role requires collaboration with hardware architects, software engineers, and product stakeholders to enhance system performance and identify bottlenecks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in processor and system architecture, as well as low-level software. This position is integral to influencing future architectural directions and improving performance across various computing systems.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of industry experience in performance engineering, computer architecture, system architecture, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of processor microarchitecture and computer system architecture.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience developing, debugging, or optimizing Linux or Windows device drivers.

• Analyze and optimize performance of complex SoCs, processors, and heterogeneous computing systems.
• Develop performance models, benchmarks, and simulation environments to evaluate architectural tradeoffs.
• Investigate system-level bottlenecks across CPUs, DSPs, NPUs, memory subsystems, interconnects, and I/O fabrics.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define performance requirements and drive performance closure.
• Analyze workload behavior and identify opportunities for improvements in performance, power efficiency, and scalability.

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