Lead Chipset Platform & PCB Architect for PC Compute

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Chipset Project Engineer – Hardware PCB/Platform Systems for Personal Compute (PC) to lead Platform/PCB strategy across the compute product portfolio.

You will define PCB and hardware platform architecture while driving cost‑optimized decisions. You will collaborate with Product Management, PC engineering leads, Packaging and PCB design, SI/PI, validation, and sourcing to meet cost, area and performance targets, influencing roadmaps and engaging

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead early PCB architectural trade-off decisions with cost, power, and performance implications.
• Set, track, and own targets for PCB cost, area, and BOM while preserving performance.
• Drive PCB competitiveness across platforms and optimize layer count and layout.
• Provide cross-functional leadership across chipset systems, product management, and packaging.
• Engage vendors, OEMs, and ODMs to align on cost-effective designs and schedules.

Skills

PCB architecture

PDN/SI/PI knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor engagement

Cost optimization

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

PCB design tools

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Chipset Project Engineer – Hardware PCB/Platform Systems for Personal Compute (PC) to lead Platform/PCB strategy across the compute product portfolio.

You will define PCB and hardware platform architecture while driving cost‑optimized decisions. You will collaborate with Product Management, PC engineering leads, Packaging and PCB design, SI/PI, validation, and sourcing to meet cost, area and performance targets, influencing roadmaps and engaging