Server Platform Architect
About The Position
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. Our Mission: We are dedicated to transforming the data center industry by developing next-generation server computing platforms based on Qualcomm's server-class SoC technology. By joining our team, you will collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our work spans reference hardware platforms, design validation, firmware bring-up, and customer enablement — delivering complete platform solutions that include hardware designs, reference boards, user guides, and technical documentation.
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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in hardware design for data center environments
- In-depth knowledge of data center architectures, spanning from edge computing to hyperscale infrastructures
- Demonstrated experience supporting platform design-in at OEMs, CMs, or hyperscaler customers
- Proven success in delivering scalable solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data centers, including experience with OCP initiatives
- Familiarity with CXL protocol and composable/disaggregated infrastructure concepts
- Experience with OCP / ORV3 platform standards and hyperscale deployment requirements
- Familiarity with advanced memory module architectures such as SOCAMM or equivalent
- Experience with chiplet-based or advanced packaging platform designs
- 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++
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
- Partner with internal teams, marketing, end-customers, OEMs, and suppliers to create platform roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation
- Provide technical leadership, guidance, and oversight across all platform functions (motherboard/hardware, socket, mechanical, thermal, electrical, operations, documentation, etc.) during platform design-in and bring-up phases
- 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
Benefits
- competitive annual discretionary bonus program
- opportunity for annual RSU grants
- highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
