Qualcomm
System Performance Architect
$146K–$218K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in performance modeling, memory architecture, or system architecture. The general minimum qualifications also state: bachelor's degree plus 4+ years, master's degree plus 3+ years, or PhD plus 2+ years in ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work.
- Education
- Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field; no equivalent-experience alternative stated.
About the job
Leads system performance exploration for next-generation mobile, AI, and CPU server SoCs, from early architecture concepts through post-silicon analysis.
What you'll do
- Analyze system-level performance, memory-controller behavior, and architecture trade-offs; identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
- Develop performance methodologies, metrics, and KPIs; contribute to sign-off, technical reviews, automation, and project deliverables.
- Work with cross-functional hardware and software teams to influence design decisions and optimize performance.
What they ask for
- Solid understanding of SoC and NoC/fabric architecture, memory subsystems, memory hierarchies, and DRAM systems.
- Proficiency in C++; experience with SystemC/TLM modeling.
- Experience planning and analyzing performance exploration for complex SoC designs.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI/ML, GPU, or HPC-class SoCs.
- Familiarity with post-silicon performance analysis and silicon correlation.
Pay
$145,600.00 - $218,400.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
C++, SystemC/TLM, HBM, 3D-stacked memory
AI focus
Performance exploration for AI SoCs; AI/ML SoC experience is preferred.
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