Thermal and Limits Management, Power Performance Engineer, Staff

General Summary:

Qualcomm is seeking a seasoned Thermal and Peak Current Limits Performance Engineer to ensure high-performance, thermally efficient, and reliable designs across Snapdragon platforms. In this cross-functional role, you will partner with architecture, design, power, and systems teams to evaluate, optimize, and characterize thermal behaviors and peak current limits. Your work will directly impact performance, power efficiency, and user experience across mobile, compute, automotive, and edge products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Thermal Analysis & Optimization: Perform in-depth thermal modeling, analysis, and design of SoC and system components using simulation tools and real-world profiling techniques.
• Peak Current Limits Evaluation: Assess and optimize peak current constraints across hardware systems to prevent overcurrent and ensure power integrity.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work with power, design, and software engineering teams to co-develop power-limits management solutions, including software-based thermal throttling and hardware limiters.
• Debug & Characterization: Use lab equipment and SoC debug tools to analyze and resolve power, thermal, and performance issues in silicon.
• Simulation & Modeling (Preferred): Apply tools such as ANSYS or COMSOL for predictive modeling and pre-silicon analysis.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed documentation, root cause analyses, and test reports to support product decisions and design improvements.
• Performance Monitoring: Validate thermal and current performance across operating conditions and system loads; ensure compliance with industry standards and product requirements.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in thermal systems, power management, or limits management for complex SoCs or electronic systems.
• Strong understanding of thermal and electrical limit management architectures (HW/SW), particularly in mobile or automotive SoCs.
• Familiarity with CPU/GPU/AI engines, chipset power grids, and power delivery networks.
• Ability to analyze throttling mechanisms—including latency, efficiency, and performance impact.
• Hands-on experience with power/thermal profiling and instrumentation tools.
• Skilled in lab debug and performance validation across the temperature spectrum.
• Strong scripting and data analysis proficiency using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with thermal simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL) and CAD modeling.
• Experience in semiconductor or electronics industries focused on system performance and thermal risk mitigation.
• Exposure to thermal control algorithms, firmware-based limits enforcement, or embedded power management features.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical/Thermal Engineering, or related field.