Qualcomm
CPU System and Compute Die Architect
$217K–$325K
Austin, Texas +3 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Austin, Texas
Santa Clara, CA
San Diego, CA
Raleigh, NC - Experience
- The role-specific requirement states an MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 15+ years of CPU and SoC architecture experience, or similar experience. Minimum qualifications separately list bachelor's degree and 8+ years, master's degree and 7+ years, or PhD and 6+ years in related work experience.
- Education
- MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, or similar experience; minimum qualifications also list bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a related field.
About the job
Architect high-performance, low-power CPU system and compute-die designs, defining microarchitecture and collaborating across hardware, software, firmware, and platform teams.
What you'll do
- Develop CPU system microarchitecture and high-level specifications that translate to RTL design.
- Explore performance strategies with CPU modeling teams and collaborate on end-to-end CPU system architecture.
- Prepare technical documentation and work with chip architects and software, firmware, and platform teams to enable product features.
What they ask for
- Deep knowledge of microprocessor architecture and expertise in one or more listed CPU system, compute-die, telemetry, or debug and trace areas.
- Understanding of software and firmware control loops and system-level solutions.
- Solid understanding of logic design principles, including timing and power implications.
- Excellent technical documentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
- Understanding of CPU and cluster architecture.
- Understanding of high-performance, low-power microarchitecture techniques and trade-offs.
Pay
$216,600.00 - $325,000.00 (USD, base salary)
Tools
CPU, SoC, NoC, Die-to-Die, RTL, DFx
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