Senior RISC-V Server SoC Architect - High-Performance

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 285,000 - 427,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Server Product Architect with RISC-V product experience to define the architecture of a server SoC for demanding data-center workloads.

You will translate requirements into architectural trade-offs across CPU, memory, IO, power, RAS, security, and test. This role requires deep expertise in RISC-V CPU and SoC design, chiplet architectures, and a track record delivering high-performance, low-power server products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience in hardware/software/system engineering.
• Master's degree with 9+ years of related experience in hardware/software/system engineering.
• PhD with 8+ years of related experience in hardware/software/system engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with chip and platform architects to define and develop Product and SoC architecture.
• Develop server roadmap and feature set across one or more architecture domains.
• Model and evaluate key server KPIs, including performance, power, area, cost, RAS, and related product trade-offs.
• Create detailed architecture specification documents that communicate product decisions, trade-offs, and implementation guidance to cross-functional engineering teams.
• Communicate effectively with senior engineers, architects, and technologists while operating in a fast-moving, cross-functional product development environment.

Skills

RISC-V architecture

Server SoC design

Coherency management

Memory systems

Power management

Security

Debug/test architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Server Product Architect with RISC-V product experience to define the architecture of a server SoC for demanding data-center workloads.

You will translate requirements into architectural trade-offs across CPU, memory, IO, power, RAS, security, and test. This role requires deep expertise in RISC-V CPU and SoC design, chiplet architectures, and a track record delivering high-performance, low-power server products.