Senior Server Platform Architect: Data Center Systems

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,500 - 270,700; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff or Sr. Staff Server Platform Architect to own hands-on design and execution of high-performance server platforms.

You will drive hardware, signal integrity, and platform bring-up, translating architecture direction into working silicon and system-level solutions. You will liaise with SoC, software, firmware, packaging, and SI/PI teams, delivering reference platforms and collaborating with OEMs and customers on custom platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in hardware architecture and design for server or data center environments.
• Strong expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed analog and digital designs.
• Deep proficiency in DDR5, PCIe Gen5/6/7, Ethernet, SerDes, and platform management protocols including I3C, I2C, SPI, MDIO, and SMBUS.
• Hands-on experience with lab and debug tools including high-speed oscilloscopes, differential probes, VNAs, and logic analyzers.
• Strong technical documentation skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal SoC, packaging, firmware, and software teams to ensure platform designs meet system integration and performance targets.
• Deliver top-tier test and reference platforms to both internal teams and external customers.
• Collaborate with customers to guide and support the development of custom platforms leveraging Qualcomm CPUs.
• Partner with internal teams, marketing, end-customers, OEMs, and suppliers to create platform roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and oversight across all platform functions during platform design-in and bring-up phases.
• Participate in partner and supplier engagements on emerging technologies including memory, storage, networking, and power delivery.
• Own and maintain platform design documentation, hardware specifications, and bring-up procedures for assigned subsystems.
• Prepare and present clear and comprehensive technical documentation and reports tailored to stakeholders.

Skills

Signal integrity

Power integrity

High-speed designs

Technical documentation

Lab equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Linux

Python

C++

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Staff or Sr. Staff Server Platform Architect to own hands-on design and execution of high-performance server platforms.

You will drive hardware, signal integrity, and platform bring-up, translating architecture direction into working silicon and system-level solutions. You will liaise with SoC, software, firmware, packaging, and SI/PI teams, delivering reference platforms and collaborating with OEMs and customers on custom platforms.