Server Platform Architect

2 Months ago • 6-15 Years • Network Engineering • $207,600 PA - $372,100 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Server Platform Architect will lead technical efforts within the platform team, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to design high-performance platforms. They will be responsible for ensuring successful and timely transition to production for server products, delivering test and reference platforms to internal and external customers. Key responsibilities include guiding customers, creating platform roadmaps, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with industry partners. The role demands strong technical documentation and communication skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 10+ years in data center hardware design
  • Expertise in signal integrity and high-speed design
  • Proficiency in DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, and communication protocols
  • Experience with lab and debugging tools
  • Strong technical documentation skills
Good to have:
  • Master’s degree in relevant field
  • 15+ years in data center hardware design
  • Knowledge of data center architectures
  • Experience leading product development at OEMs
  • Expertise in multi-phase DC-DC power supply design
  • Familiarity with design tools (OrCAD, Allegro)
  • Working knowledge of Linux, Python, and C++
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Comprehensive US benefits package

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!

Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.

Position: Platform Architect

As an experienced Server Platform Architect, you will take on a technical leadership role within the platform team, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, including SoC, software, firmware, packaging, SIPI, and product management. You will be responsible for designing high-performance platforms and ensuring their successful, timely transition to production for our server products.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in designing hardware for data center environments.
  • Strong expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed analog and digital designs.
  • Deep proficiency in DDR, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, and communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, and MDIO.
  • Practical experience with lab and debugging tools, including logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, differential probes, and VNAs.
  • Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in hardware design for data center environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of data center architectures, spanning from edge computing to hyperscale infrastructures.
  • Proven track record in leading product development at major OEMs or CMs.
  • Proven success in delivering solutions for hyperscale data centers.
  • Expertise in multi-phase DC-DC power supply design and magnetics.
  • Familiarity with design tools such as OrCAD and Allegro.
  • Working knowledge of Linux, Python, and C++.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Partner with internal teams, marketing, end-customers, OEMs, and suppliers to create platform roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation.
  • Provide high-level technical leadership, guidance, and oversight across all platform functions (mechanical, thermal, electrical, operations, documentation, etc.).
  • Lead collaboration with industry partners on emerging technologies, including memory, storage, networking, energy efficiency, and system disaggregation.
  • Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports tailored to the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

 

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$207,600.00 - $372,100.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm.  We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).  In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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