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CPU Power Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm
April 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Hsinchu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Level - Mid-Career

Job Title

CPU Power Analysis Engineer

Role Summary

The CPU Power Analysis Engineer at Qualcomm will focus on innovative design efforts for Central Processing Units (CPUs) that significantly impact various industries. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to design, verify, and implement multi-core CPU operations.

Experience Level

Mid-level, requiring a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years or a Master's degree with 1+ year of ASIC design experience.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this role include:

  • Conducting power analysis on projects involving CPUSS development.
  • Characterizing power for various CPU benchmarks using tools such as PTPX and Joules.
  • Collaborating with RTL design, Synthesis, and physical design teams to optimize power measurements.
  • Tabulating results for analysis comparison.
  • Working with post-silicon teams to correlate projections with actual silicon power measurements.

Requirements

The following skills and experiences are required:

  • 1+ years of experience in power characterization or related work.
  • Experience in power analysis and optimization.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl or Python.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field is required, with alternative qualifications including a Master's degree or PhD as outlined in the minimum qualifications.


About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.

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Date Posted: 2026-04-16