Server Project Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 349,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Server Project Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to lead the development of high-performance server solutions in the Data Center team. You will collaborate with top engineers on semiconductor architecture to shape next-generation computing platforms.

The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in hardware/software engineering, with a proven track record in chip design and technical leadership. A Master's degree or PhD in a related field is preferred, along with expertise in ARM architecture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Hardware, Software, or Systems Engineering.
• Strong background in developing high-performance SoCs.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chipset development to meet KPIs.
• Drive resolution of engineering issues across functional areas.
• Identify key project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of semiconductor architecture

Complex design approach

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in a related field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

ARM architecture knowledge

Proficiency in semiconductor product development

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Data Center team is developing high-performance, energy-efficient server solutions for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting‑edge technology work!

Our Mission:

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next‑generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world‑class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing server‑class high‑performance solutions that are highly optimized for the needs of the server product.

Position:

Server Project Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced engineering lead. If you possess a deep understanding of Server SoC designs and have a passion for architecting and designing complex, high‑performance and low‑power designs at advanced process nodes, we would be pleased to hear from you.

This critical role has the responsibility for planning and execution through all phases of the project from concept to commercialization across all engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of semiconductor architecture, design, test and commercialization of datacenter SoCs. The candidate is expected to work closely with other cross‑functional leads of the product and drive resolution of all engineering issues within and across subsystems and chipset components. Ability to clearly communicate engineering status of the project is essential for excelling in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 15 years of experience in semiconductor product development (e.g., System design, SoC architecture, HW design and validation, silicon test, SW development).
• Over 10 years of experience in one or more areas of semiconductor product development.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in architecting and/or designing high‑performance solutions in multiple functional areas of high-performance SoCs. e.g., Memory, Coherent interconnects, CPUs, Chiplet infrastructure, Power Management, DFX, etc.
• Experience in one or more aspects of commercializing a chipset including post-silicon validation, power and thermal convergence, silicon characterization and test, compliance certifications, etc.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering tradeoff analysis.
• Experience with ARM architecture and related SoC development.
• Proven track record in hyperscale data center solutions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee chipset development and ensure KPIs are met (PPA, schedule, cost) by working with various domain experts.
• Drive resolution of all engineering issues on the chipset within and across various functional blocks and components of the chipset.
• Identify key risks to the project and mitigate them.
• Identify gaps in existing processes and influence development of new methodologies to ensure product KPIs and specifications are met.
• Must have good communication skills and able to work in dynamic environment with top level engineers and technologists.

Level of Responsibility:

• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay range and other compensation & benefits: $233,000.00 – $349,600.00. In addition, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants.