CPU Performance Analysis Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

As a CPU Performance Analysis Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for CPU performance analysis and tuning, microbenchmark development, workload characterization, and competitive performance analysis. This role involves collecting and analyzing CPU performance data, developing tools for trace collection, and creating micro-benchmarks to understand competitor CPU/SoC performance characteristics. The position requires strong computer architecture and OS fundamentals, scripting skills (Bash, Perl, Python), and proficiency in C/C++ and assembly languages.

Responsibilities

Collect CPU performance data for various workloads and benchmarks
Conduct detailed workload characterization on silicon and performance simulators
Profile workload execution and identify avenues for improving workload performance in software (OS, Libraries, Frameworks) and hardware
Develop tools and techniques to collect representative workload traces to feed the CPU performance simulator
Create micro-benchmarks to understand performance characteristics of competitor’s CPU / SoC
Build competitive performance prediction models
Present the competitive performance data in a concise manner

Requirements

Strong grasp of computer architecture and OS fundamentals
Strong scripting skills -- Bash / Perl / Python
Proficiency in C / C++ / x86, ARM compatible assembly language
Familiarity with CPU performance models
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of experience in one or more system architecture technology areas and products (e.g., Power System, Shared Resource Management, Limits/Thermal Management, Hardware Islands).

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering / Science with 10+ years of relevant work experience
Experience with hardware performance profiling tools (such as Vtune, perf), binary instrumentation tools (such as DynamoRio, PIN)
Experience with characterizing industry standard benchmarks (e.g. CPU2017, GeekBench, AnTuTu, Speedometer) and workloads such as Memcached, NGINX, Redis, DCPerf
Experience in writing micro-benchmarks to measure performance characteristics of a CPU / SoC
Prior experience in developing trace collection tools and using same to trace workloads to feed the CPU performance simulators
Experience with CPU performance simulators / analytical models
Experience in OS internals (Windows / Linux / Android), system programming and Compilers (GCC, LLVM, JIT)
Knowledge of the competitive landscape, feature specifications and industry trends in the server and client domain

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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.

Skills

Computer ArchitectureOS FundamentalsBashPerlPythonCC++x86 AssemblyARM AssemblyCPU Performance ModelsVtuneperfDynamoRioPINCPU2017GeekBenchAnTuTuSpeedometerMemcachedNGINXRedisDCPerfLinuxWindowsAndroidSystem ProgrammingCompilersGCCLLVMJIT

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