Server Platform Architect

About the role

Qualcomm's Data Center team is developing high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, and teamwork-oriented engineers to join our cutting-edge server platform development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal SoC, packaging, firmware, and software teams to ensure platform designs meet system integration and performance targets
• Deliver top-tier test and reference platforms to both internal teams and external customers
• Collaborate with customers to guide and support the development of custom platforms leveraging Qualcomm CPUs
• Interface directly with cross-functional engineering teams including SoC, software, firmware, packaging, and SI/PI
• Participate in partner and supplier engagements on emerging technologies including memory, storage, networking, and power delivery
• Own and maintain platform design documentation, hardware specifications, and bring-up procedures for assigned subsystems
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in hardware architecture and design for server or data center environments
• Strong expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed analog and digital designs
• Deep proficiency in DDR5, PCIe Gen5/6/7, Ethernet, SerDes, and platform management protocols including I3C, I2C, SPI, MDIO, and SMBUS
• Hands-on experience with lab and debug tools including high-speed oscilloscopes, differential probes, VNAs, and logic analyzers
• Strong technical documentation skills with excellent written and verbal communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Skills

• Expertise in multi-phase DC-DC power supply design and magnetics for high-power server platforms
• Familiarity with design tools such as OrCAD and Allegro
• Working knowledge of Linux, Python, and C++

Benefits

Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).

The highly competitive benefits package includes:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance programs
• Parental leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

$180,500.00 - $270,700.00