Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

CPU Architecture Performance Engineer (Multiple Levels) at Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Department: CPU Engineering

Compensation

$155,400 – $233,200/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: San Diego, California · Austin, Texas
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

Qualcomm is hiring a CPU Engineer to lead custom CPU design efforts and perform performance verification for mobile and portable-computer CPUs. The role involves verifying performance features between RTL and models, troubleshooting, developing test cases, and validating new features with design and performance teams. Candidates need a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant engineering or computer science field plus the stated years of hardware, software, electrical, systems, or related work experience, along with CPU architecture, RTL simulation, performance modeling, and programming skills.

Required Skills

CPU architecture
RTL simulation
Performance modeling
Verilog
C and C++
Python

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus 4+ years of relevant work experience.
Required Previous Experiences: 4+ years of hardware, software, electrical, systems, or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Architecture with 5+ years of practical experience.
Strong CPU and micro-architecture knowledge.
Experience in RTL simulation.
Experience in performance modeling.
Proficiency in Verilog, C, C++, and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
Ability to solve problems and develop independent ideas.
Knowledge of performance benchmarks and workloads.