Qualcomm Server High Performance Compute Subsystem Lead 

United States, California 

448631626

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

Position: Server High Performance Compute Microarchitecture Lead

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.

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.

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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

$233,000.00 - $349,600.00