System Performance Engineer (Server), Senior Staff

General Summary:As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enable the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards. Qualcomm's System Performance Team is responsible for optimizing and validating performance for Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipsets across all business units such as Mobile, Compute, Automotive, and IOT and Server. In the role of System Performance Engineer (Server), you will collaborate with software, hardware, and architecture teams to optimize power, performance, and thermal behavior of the system and be a technical lead to junior engineers across multiple projects. You will leverage your advanced systems knowledge and experience to research, simulate, and validate performance and ensureserverproduct requirements are met.Key ResponsibilitiesEnable, profile and analyze complex concurrent system use-cases in both emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows)Define and document performance and power analysis plans for system use-cases across multiple workloads (CPU,Pcie, CXL peripherals,GPU, AI/ML) including concurrent scenarios.Identify areas of performance optimization in the SoC for both Software and Hardware architecturesDirect triage of complex performance issues to determine root-cause and present results to internal and external stakeholdersCollaborate with cross-functional teams (product management, hardware, and software engineering, etc.) to implement optimal power, performance, and thermal solutions.Provide technical leadership, mentor and guide engineers to successfully execute multiple programs.Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations for product teams up to senior executives to help drive business decisions and next generation architecture choices.Defining and developing automation for the team to operate more efficientlyPreferred QualificationsMasters degree in Computer Engineering10+ years of practical post-silicon experience of power and performance analysis of complex SoCs3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (Sr. Director, Vice President level and above)Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C/C++)Strong communication and collaboration skills.Self-starter and able to work independently.Understanding of memory hierarchy, and system interconnectsUnderstanding of ARM SoC concepts and architecture specifications like SMMU, GIC, Coresight-PMU, and various bus interface protocolsKnowledge and experience in ARM v8 and v9 specificationsKnowledge and experience in benchmarks (server)Understanding of industry power and performance benchmarks along with system interaction and dependenciesSystem power/performance analysis tools and techniquesComputer hardware and architecture understandingKnowledge of SW Power management stacks and scheduler behaviorApplicants: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[]{target=

Created: 2026-01-15