Memory Sub-System Performance Architect

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS EngineeringGeneral Summary: 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. The infrastructure IP Team consists of a multi-disciplinary group involved in the definition and design of Platform infrastructure HW components such as Memory controllers, System cache, System MMU and Interconnect that are implemented in all Qualcomm SoCs. This position primarily involves studying System Performance using cycle-accurate/approximate models and support both Infra IP level u-architecture optimizations as well as System level application performance verification. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to understand the HW u-architecture of the infrastructure components involved, the memory system and interconnect, identify performance bottlenecks; define experiments and conduct data-driven performance analyses and debug using simulation; Ability to partner effectively with IP designers, Design Verification teams and System performance architects.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with experts in other domains, such as CPU, GPU, Display, Camera, and others, to understand their cache usage requirements, and help drive architecture and design decisions.

Modeling and analysis of system cache, replacement algorithms, and features

Develop tests, test plans and testing infrastructure for new architecture/features

Conduct in-depth analysis of product requirement dashboards, CPU/GPU/MISC benchmarks to identify memory bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

Demonstrates good understanding of and conducts research on industry trends and innovations in memory subsystem to ensure solutions and deliverables align with best practices.

Drive model development best practices, coding guidelines and process automations

Preferred Qualifications

Self-driven, methodical and process oriented.

Excellent oral and written communication

Sound understanding of System interconnect, Caches and Memory Technologies (e.g. LPDDR4/5)

Experience with SoC Performance analysis and debug in pre and/or post-silicon environments

Good understanding of QoS concepts

Good handle in Object oriented programming and general SW debug (C)

Strong scripting skills (Perl/Python)

Experience with data analysis using Excel, R, Python etc.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.ORPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, 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 myhr.support@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-now.com/hrpublic?id=hrpublicarticleview&sysparmarticle=KB0039028) . 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.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: $134,500.00 - $215,000.00The 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!If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers (http://www.qualcomm.com/contact/corporate) .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