[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Qualcomm jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Qualcomm · San Diego, CA # CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels) San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas $148,300.00 - $222,500.00 Operations Listed on Qualcomm’s official careers site. Posted September 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Qualcomm’s careers site →](https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446719459728) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Qualcomm](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/) / CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels) ## Job description ### Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ### Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm CPU Engineer, you will lead innovative Central Processing Unit (CPU) design efforts that have a critical impact on industries across the world. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations for all Qualcomm Business Units. ### The Potential Areas to Work Include The main responsibility of this position is to do the performance verification for world-class custom CPU for mobile and portable computers. Roles and Responsibilities - Proficiency in one or more areas of CPU architecture: fetch, decode, branch prediction, renaming, execute units, SIMD, load/store, MMU, caches, retire, etc. - Verify performance feature between RTL and model, and have ability to troubleshooting - Work with design team and performance team to develop test case and validate new feature ### Preferred Qualifications - MS degree in Computer Architecture with 5+ years of practical experience - Good CPU architecture knowledge and micro-architecture knowledge - Experience working in a RTL simulation environment - Experience working in a performance modeling environment - Proficient in Verilog, C and C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python - Ability to problem solve and prove your own ideas - Knowledge and experience with common performance benchmarks and workloads Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ 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 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). ### To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. ### EEO Employer 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 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. ### Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits $148,300.00 - $222,500.00 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 102 days - Location: San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas - Pay: $148,300.00 - $222,500.00[Apply on Qualcomm’s careers site →](https://careers.qualcomm.com/careers/job/446719459728) ## More jobs at Qualcomm ### [High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) System Validation Lead (AI Accelerator Platform)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/b3f2241298641e492a39/) San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas ### [Senior System and Hardware Validation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/98b70b35c2f64438e45c/) San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas ### [Senior Director, Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/e8221bff0be34a880d34/) San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas ### [Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer, SoC/SIP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/a327de433985037963c5/) San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas ### [Staff Hardware Design Engineer, SoC/SIP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/b6b49f18f61ce4a9785b/) San Diego, California, United States of America, Austin, Texas ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CPU Performance & Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/b05b61ada06540b03b3e/) Apple · Santa Clara, United States of America ### [CPU Performance and Workload Analysis Engineer, Platform Architecture](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/71a40ece2cf0ae6138d7/) Apple · Austin, United States of America ### [Senior CPU Architecture and Benchmarking Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/13da9b096ebf79d5b2af/) Intel · US, Oregon, Hillsboro ### [ASIC Engineer, Performance Architecture and Modeling](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/db2725173e3d52120cdf/) Meta Platforms · Sunnyvale, CA +1 more ### [CPU Core Performance Staff Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/advanced-micro-devices-amd/jobs/ecfadce0c3a144631b00/) Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) · Austin, Texas OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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