CPU RTL Power Engineer

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

We are hiring talented engineers for CPU RTL Power targeted for high performance, low power devices. In this role, you will be responsible for all key aspects of CPU power modeling and analysis, and RTL power estimation and optimization of high-performance energy efficient CPU designs.

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3-10 years of CPU RTL power modeling and estimation experience.
• Deep understanding of CPU or ASIC low power design including expertise in active and idle power optimization, RTL clock gating techniques, CPU power modeling and analysis for power/performance tradeoffs and battery life projections.
• Working knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL with hands‑on experience in low‑power simulation tools such as Power Artist and PTPX.
• Knowledge of logic design principles along with power and timing implications.

• MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 6 years of practical experience.
• Very good understanding of low‑power minimization techniques.
• Experience using a scripting language such as Perl or Python.
• Strong problem‑solving, organizational and communication skills, and ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

• Estimate/analyze RTL power for CPU modules using Power Artist or equivalent tool and optimize power at various stages of the design to meet targets working with architecture, RTL, verification, and physical design teams.
• Create comprehensive CPU power models, identify early power targets and achieve correlation with physical design, and analyze power/performance/area tradeoffs.
• Build scripts using Python/Perl to automate power estimation/analysis flow and create algorithms to analyze complex HW throttling mechanisms to achieve peak CPU performance within EDP, TDP and peak current limits.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with at least 2+ years of hardware/software/engineering work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with at least 1+ year of hardware/software/engineering work experience.
• OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

$ - $. 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. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. Employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus. The benefits package supports your success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. Qualcomm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the hiring process. For accommodations, contact disability‑ or call the Qualcomm toll‑free number.