System Architecture Lead

Responsibilities Working closely with OEM partners to identify, understand and document use cases and implementations of VR and AR related technologies Leading technology, hardware, and software experts to translate use case requirements into implementation specifications Driving system‑level on‑target profiling to inform forward architecture definition System‑level use case modeling to validate power and performance KPIs and optimize architecture definition Defining and executing HW‑SW partitioning analyses Defining and executing HW‑SW feature analysis to optimize for power and performance Collaborating with technology experts to drive strategic direction in cross‑functional AR/VR related areas Works in the lab and may use hazardous chemicals (e.g., glue, machinery) Preferred Qualifications Master's degree and/or PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field 10+ years experience in HW architecture/design with emphasis on areas listed above Proven experience in conducting architectural trade‑offs, power/performance analysis and/or SW‑HW trade‑offs Extensive knowledge of graphics pipeline, computer vision pipelines, machine learning methods and/or camera pipelines Experience with system‑level modeling (performance and/or power) Outstanding problem‑solving skills Outstanding communication skills Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Python Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience Pay range: $179,000.00 - $268,400.00 Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr