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Job description
Qualcomm is hiring a CPU Workload and Performance Engineer — a full-time, based in Shanghai, China role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.
CPU Workload & Performance Engineer
Location: Shanghai, China, Beijing, China
Department: Software Engineering
Work Location: onsite
Company:
Qualcomm China
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:
Job Description
The candidate will work in a fast-paced, high-energy team focusing
on linux kernel gaming scheduler development on Android phone platform.
Responsibilities
• Linux Kernel gaming scheduler Development, Optimization and Maintenance.
• Participate in kernel scheduler, performance power enhancement and debug.
• Support customer optimization features.
Job Requirements
1. Strong in C and Data structures, preferably in developing Linux kernel in Android platform.
2. knowledge of Linux Kernel functionality and architecture including knowledge of boot up, SMP, scheduler etc.
3. Familiar with version control tool such as GIT .
4. Basic debugging and problem solving skills.
5. knowledge of assembly ARM is preferred.
6. Understanding of low-level CPU architecture (core, cache, MMU, bus architecture, etc.)
Basic Qualifications
C programing
CET-6
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for CPU Workload and Performance Engineer at Qualcomm?
The required skills for CPU Workload and Performance Engineer at Qualcomm include: C, Android, Git, C++, Java, Python.
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CPU Workload and Performance Engineer at Qualcomm is a Mid Level level position.
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