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Partner with architecture, software, compiler, and hardware teams to influence design decisions using data-driven insights.\nKey Deliverables\nDevelop and maintain GPU performance models for architecture evaluation.\nConduct Performance analysis of graphics and compute workloads to identify bottlenecks.\nPerform architectural trade-off studies to generate and defend performance projections.\nBring up new workloads on Performance Models by fixing bugs and developing new features.\nEvaluate new features and provide recommendations to improve performance and efficiency.\nBuild automation and analysis tools to improve modeling productivity.\nResponsibilities\nDesign and execute performance experiments and simulations.\nConduct root-cause analysis and derive actionable architectural insights.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams on feature development and optimization.\nDevelop tools, workflows, and methodologies for performance analysis.\nPresent findings and influence future architecture decisions.\nCritical / Must-Have Skills\nStrong understanding of computer architecture\nStrong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.\nProficiency in C/C++ and Python.\nExperience with architectural simulators and performance prediction.\nExperience with performance analysis, profiling, and workload characterization.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\nGood-to-Have Skills\nGPU/CPU/Memory architecture and/or Graphics fundamentals.\nGood knowledge of modern 3D graphics pipelines and APIs (Vulkan/DX12/OpenGL).\nExperience building performance analysis tools and automation frameworks.\nTechnical leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.\nApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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