Qualcomm
CPU Performance Modeling Engineer (RISC-V)
$148K–$222K
Cupertino, California +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
Austin, Texas - Experience
- Bachelor’s degree: 2+ years of relevant work experience; master’s degree: 1+ year; or PhD. Preferred qualification: MS in Computer Architecture with 2+ years of practical experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
About the job
Models and evaluates CPU architecture design alternatives, analyzes workload performance, and works with architecture and RTL teams to develop and productize CPU performance features.
What you'll do
- Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities, and simulate design alternatives.
- Write and maintain CPU architectural performance model features and improve the simulation environment.
- Collaborate with architecture and RTL teams to identify product improvements and assess implementation costs.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in one or more CPU architecture areas.
- Strong CPU architecture and microarchitecture knowledge.
- Proficiency in C and C++, and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
- Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of OS internals and compiler technology.
- Experience in a performance modeling environment.
Pay
$147,900.00 - $221,900.00 (base salary)
Tools
C, C++, Perl, Python
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