IO Virtualization Architect

Qualcomm•San Diego, CA

About The Position

This position involves driving the IOMMU Architecture and IP roadmap, working closely with the SW and HW design teams to optimize the IP micro-architecture and performance. As Architect, you will work with other System and IPs technology Architects, across Product Segments and OS 'es, to identify and track requirements and contribute to the development of Advanced HW Virtualization and Security solutions.

Requirements

Deep expertise in IOMMU architecture and micro‑architecture.
Strong knowledge of ARM, RISC-V, PCIe, virtualization, and security concepts.
Solid understanding of system software, including operating systems, hypervisors and interactions with hardware.
Proven experience working across HW/SW boundaries and influencing architecture at a platform or product level.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Keywords: IOMMU, SMMU, ARM, RISC-V, HW Virtualization, SoC Architecture, SW architecture, System Performance, Caches

Responsibilities

Define and review IOMMU architectures (ARM, RISC-V) and micro‑architectural features, with a focus on performance, scalability and compliance.
Contribute to the definition and deployment of HW-virtualization services and solutions
Lead cross‑functional collaboration between HW, SW, Architecture, Design, and Product teams to ensure cohesive hardware/software co‑design
Act as a technical authority, setting direction and driving innovation.