Senior ARM Server I/O & Interconnect Architect

Qualcomm; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 212,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced ARM Server Platform I/O & Interconnect Software Architect to lead the architecture and software enablement of PCIe, CXL, and Interrupt Controller subsystems for next-generation ARM server SoCs.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in ARM server architecture, PCIe and CXL technologies, interrupt controller architecture (ARM GIC), virtualization, firmware, and Linux kernel internals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, CS or related field with 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, CS or related field with 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, CS or related field with 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• 4+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Responsibilities

• Own the software architecture for PCIe, CXL, and Interrupt Controller subsystems across ARM server platforms.
• Drive architecture across firmware and HLOS components including UEFI/EDK2, TF-A, OpenBMC, Linux Kernel, KVM.
• Datacenter operating systems and distributions.
• Collaborate with SoC architects, CPU architects, hardware design teams, firmware teams, Linux kernel engineers, validation teams, and product management to deliver production-quality solutions.
• Define platform software requirements necessary to achieve compliance with industry standards and specifications including ARM SBSA, SBBR, SystemReady, PCI-SIG, CXL, ACPI, UEFI.
• Lead architecture reviews and drive software requirements into silicon, firmware, and platform design teams.
• Partner with performance, RAS, and validation teams to define system-level debug, telemetry, error handling, fault isolation, and recovery strategies.
• Drive upstream-first software development and collaborate with the open-source ecosystem.
• Work with hyperscale cloud customers, OEMs, ODMs to understand requirements and support platform commercialization.
• Prepare and present architecture proposals, design specifications, technical roadmaps, and executive reviews.

Skills

C/C++/Java/Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

PhD in Engineering/CS

Tools

UEFI/EDK2

TF-A

OpenBMC

Linux Kernel

KVM/Hypervisors

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced ARM Server Platform I/O & Interconnect Software Architect to lead the architecture and software enablement of PCIe, CXL, and Interrupt Controller subsystems for next-generation ARM server SoCs.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in ARM server architecture, PCIe and CXL technologies, interrupt controller architecture (ARM GIC), virtualization, firmware, and Linux kernel internals.