Rack-Scale Systems Architect: Data Center Innovation

Qualcomm

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 220,200 - 330,400

Full time

14 days+
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Competitive annual discretionary bonus
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Job summary

Qualcomm seeks a Rack Systems Architect to lead the development of high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions for data centers. You will own rack architecture, integrating compute, networking, and power, while ensuring deployment-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and boasts over 10 years of experience in data center hardware and system architecture.

This role offers a competitive pay range of $220,200 to $330,400, alongside bonuses and stock opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in data center hardware or infrastructure design.
  • Strong expertise in power, thermal, and networking trade-offs.
  • Proven experience with rack-scale or system-level architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Define and own rack-scale architecture including compute topology and networking.
  • Collaborate with thermal teams on cooling architecture and system-level trade-offs.
  • Drive architecture from concept through production balancing performance and scalability.

Skills

Rack-scale architecture
Power systems expertise
Networking trade-offs
Thermal management
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Qualcomm seeks a Rack Systems Architect to lead the development of high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions for data centers. You will own rack architecture, integrating compute, networking, and power, while ensuring deployment-ready solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and boasts over 10 years of experience in data center hardware and system architecture.

This role offers a competitive pay range of $220,200 to $330,400, alongside bonuses and stock opportunities.

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