Senior CPU Architecture Engineer

Nuvia

Nuvia

IT
San Diego, CA, USA
Posted on Feb 25, 2026


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Architecture

General Summary:

This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for collaborating with CPU Performance Architecture and RTL team members to identify opportunities for product improvement. Analyze workloads to identify performance bottlenecks and opportunities. Perform self-guided performance simulation studies of design alternatives. Write and maintain features and sections of the CPU architectural performance model. Work with RTL and design team to assess implementation cost for new features. Verify the performance model correlates with the RTL, which may involve writing verification plans, writing directed tests, and writing checkers. Collaborate with performance team to maintain and improve the simulation environment for increased productivity. Act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings. *Telecommuting permitted.*

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field. Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Compensation: $136,117.00 - $183,700.00/year

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