Qualcomm · 16 hours ago
Camera Core Power Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
8+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Low Power Hardware Architect to join their Multimedia Power team. The role involves analyzing, budgeting, and optimizing power consumption across multimedia use cases to enhance the efficiency and performance of devices used globally.
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Responsibilities
Defining Power Targets: Establish hardware core-level power targets, drive power optimization strategies, and ensure that these targets are consistently met throughout the entire System-on-Chip (SoC) execution process
Power Analysis & Estimation: Utilize industry-standard power estimation and optimization tools—including Synopsys PrimePower, Ansys Power Artist, and Siemens PowerPro—to analyze and estimate power consumption at various stages of the design cycle
Silicon Validation: Validate power estimates by correlating them with actual silicon measurements on target platforms, ensuring accuracy and reliability of power models
Advanced Modeling: Leverage deep learning and machine learning techniques to analyze, model, and predict power consumption for next-generation multimedia platforms, driving innovation in power efficiency
Design Cycle Support: Provide ongoing support for multimedia core power optimization and estimation of both average and peak power throughout the design cycle, from pre-RTL stage to post-silicon validation
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with System Architects, Design Engineers, and Verification teams to define, update, and refine multimedia use cases for comprehensive core power analysis. Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that requires daily interaction with cross-functional teams. Strong communication, planning, and execution skills are essential for success in this role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with at least 8 years of relevant experience
Extensive experience with low power design techniques, including setting power targets for hardware cores, pre-silicon power estimation, and post-silicon power measurement and validation
Deep understanding of state-of-the-art power estimation and optimization tools such as Synopsys PrimePower, Ansys Power Artist, and Siemens PowerPro
Solid grasp of synthesis and physical design processes, particularly as they relate to power optimization and management
Knowledge of multimedia intellectual properties (IPs), including camera systems, video codecs, and computer vision technologies
Familiarity with SoC architectures and system-level design principles
Experience with hardware design and verification tools is highly desirable
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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