As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives communication and data processing transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Engineer, you will define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power world class products. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional groups to determine product execution path.
As a Post SIlicon Power and Performance Engineer with a focus on CPUs, you will work to characterize, debug, and optimize the performance and power consumption of CPUs in a complex SoC system. You will help set up methodologies, develop validation plans, recommend tuning optimizations, and verify that the newly arrived silicon meets the highest performance. You will also participate in architecture and product definition feedback for the next generation of CPU by closing the loop with real silicon analysis.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
Define and execute end-to-end performance and power analysis plans for complex CPU subsystems
Debug issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases of SOC programs
Define an optimization strategy that delivers world class CPU workload performance
Lead collaborative test approach with multiple teams, and tracking test execution to make sure all features are performant and optimized on time
Work closely with supporting teams in design, architecture, emulation, firmware, design verification and software to ensure readiness for first silicon arrival, evaluation of IP performance upon silicon arrival, and evaluation of critical CPU workloads
Develop deep knowledge of CPU architecture, SoC system architecture, system benchmarking techniques, and power reduction and optimization methods
Drive technical innovation to enhance capabilities in CPU performance, system performance and power validation including tools and script development, technical and procedural methodology enhancement, and various internal and cross-functional technical initiatives
What are we looking for?
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
5 to 10+ years of practical experience in post silicon performance and power analysis of SoCs
Strong programming/scripting skills (C/C++, Python scripts)
Strong analytical skills for test plan creation and debug
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Must excel in a dynamic team working environment
Must be a self-starter and be able to independently drive tasks to completion
Leadership and mentoring skills a definite asset
Proven understanding of CPU, memory hierarchy, system interconnects.
Knowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specifications
Solid grasp of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight-PMU and Timer architectures
Extensive experience in the following technical areas:
Proven understanding of critical industry CPU workloads and system interactions and dependencies
Platform benchmarking and knowledge of performance workloads
Performance analysis tools and analysis techniques
Power analysis methods and comprehensive understanding of power consumption
Power management methodologies and deep understanding of tuning and optimization
Modern lab equipment, including DAQs, protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
Computer hardware and architecture (experience with datacenter servers a plus)
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Where you will be working
Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.
There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.
A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
What's on Offer
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
