Rack-Scale Systems Architect: Data Center Innovation

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 220,200 - 330,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

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.