Job Description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work! 

Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing server-class high performance CPU solutions that are highly optimized for the needs of the server product.

Position: Server High Performance Compute Microarchitecture Lead

We are seeking experienced CPU Subsystem Leads to join our team. If you possess a deep understanding of CPU system design and have a passion for architecting and designing complex, high performance and low power designs at advanced process nodes, we would be pleased to hear from you. This critical role involves microarchitecture of the next-generation CPU system by collaborating with other CPU and SoC architects to optimize overall Power, Performance, Area (PPA) efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of CPU and SoC architecture for datacenter SoCs, including experience in microarchitecture and design of coherent CPU subsystems. CPU subsystem microarchitecture involves design and deployment of data, control and debug features using interconnects, power management, RAS, and debug and trace blocks. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for excelling in this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in designing a high-performance compute subsystem for CPU, GPU, NPU, etc.
• Experience in micro-architecture and/or design of one or more functional blocks of a CPU/SoC like L2/L3, directory, interconnects, etc.
• Strong expertise in power management of a high-performance system including management of active power, idle low power and silicon/system limits
• Strong expertise in defining and developing debug features associated with high performance designs
• Strong technical documentation skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in CPU and/or SoC Design.
• Expertise in the design of multi-GHz processors with focus on critical path optimization
• Experience with ARM ISA and AMBA protocols including CHI
• Experience in design of coherent interconnects is a plus
• Proven track record in hyperscale data center solutions.
• Strong understanding DFx technologies like DFT, DFY, DFM
• Expertise with developing RAS features

Key Responsibilities

• Take on a leadership role in developing the micro-architecture and design of high-performance CPU subsytem
• Develop High-Level Architecture and Micro-Architecture specifications that can translate to RTL design.
• Deliver successful RTL design in collaboration with Design Verification and Physical Design teams.
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation to meet the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management and internal partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$233,000.00 - $349,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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