CPU RTL Power Engineer

    • Qualcomm Technologies
  • Austin, TX
  • Posted 43 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 139,000.00 - 208,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Policies and procedures
Electrical engineering
Computer engineering
Computer science
Software engineering
Systems engineering
Logic synthesis
Scripting language
Problem solving
Physical data model
CPU
RTL
Recruiting
Modeling
Estimating
Optimization
Energy
Computer hardware
ASIC
Design
IDLE
Verilog
Simulation
Perl
Python
Communication
Scripting
Algorithms
EDP
TDP
Law
Sales

Job Details

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

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.

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.

Required qualifications

BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3 - 8 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 PowerArtist and PTPX.

Knowledge of logic design principles along with power and timing implications.

Preferred qualifications

MS degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with at least 3 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

Roles and Responsibilities

As an RTL Power engineer you will own and/or participate in the following tasks:

Estimate/analyze RTL power for CPU modules (using PowerArtist 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.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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Pay range:
$139,000.00 - $208,000.00

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!

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