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QualcommBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaPosted 21 May 2026

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to lead server CPU performance benchmarking and optimization for ARMv9 platforms. The role involves defining performance strategies, guiding a team, and driving analysis across silicon, firmware, kernel, and workloads. Candidates must be proficient in C/C++, Python, and system-level performance analysis tools. The position offers significant impact on next-generation server architecture and requires strong cross-functional collaboration.

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Experience

2+ years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 1

What you will work on

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to lead server CPU performance benchmarking and optimization for ARMv9 platforms. The role involves defining performance strategies, guiding a team, and driving analysis across silicon, firmware, kernel, and workloads. Candidates must be proficient in C/C++, Python, and system-level performance analysis tools. The position offers significant impact on next-generation server architecture and requires strong cross-functional collaboration.

TAL's take

Quality 80/1005/5 clarityTier 1 company

High-caliber tier-1 semiconductor company with a well-defined, technical leadership role in CPU performance benchmarking.

The JD is exceptionally clear, detailing specific architectural domains (ARMv9), benchmarking suites, and tools required for the role.

Salaries at Qualcomm

27.4 LPA average

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30 LPA average

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Must haves

  • 3+ years in CPU performance engineering or system software
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, C/C++
  • Deep understanding of microarchitecture, memory, NUMA, PCIe/CXL
  • Hands-on experience with ARMv9/SVE/SVE2 and virtualization
  • Leadership experience in engineering environments

Tools and skills

pythonbashcc++armv9svesve2spec cpuspecjbbspecratepmu counterslinux perfvtunestreamlinenumapciecxlvirtualizationfirmware

Nice to have: java, kubernetes.

About the company

Qualcomm is a major global semiconductor leader with a strong engineering brand.

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