Voltage Regulator (VR) Architect

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Voltage Regulator Architect to define next-generation power delivery solutions for AI, HPC, mobile, automotive, and data center platforms.

You will lead architectures for 48V/12V to sub-1V loads and influence system-level optimization across silicon, package, and PDN domains. The role requires deep expertise in power electronics, analog/mixed-signal design, and IVR/PDN concepts, with 10+ years in related roles and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Electronics or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in voltage regulator, PMIC, power management, or power delivery architecture.
• Deep expertise in power electronics, analog/mixed-signal design, and IVR/PDN concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define voltage regulator and power delivery architectures for future-generation products, from 48V/12V input rails to sub-1V silicon loads.
• Lead architecture, design, and evaluation of advanced power conversion solutions, including multiphase buck converters, PMICs, IVRs, and distributed power architectures.
• Drive system-level optimization of power efficiency, transient response, power density, thermal performance, reliability, and total cost.
• Develop and evaluate analog control architectures, compensation schemes, feedback loops, and stability methodologies for high-current voltage regulators.
• Collaborate with silicon, package, board, PDN, thermal, and system architects to co-optimize end-to-end power delivery solutions.
• Lead technology assessments and roadmaps for emerging power delivery technologies, including on-chip and near-die voltage regulation.
• Interface directly with foundries to enable integrated voltage regulator solutions, defining process requirements, device utilization strategies, reliability criteria, and technology roadmaps.
• Drive co-optimization of process technology, silicon implementation, package integration, and PDN architecture for next-generation power delivery systems.
• Partner with external vendors and ecosystem partners to influence future regulator technologies and product roadmaps.

Skills

Power Electronics

Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design

Control Theory and Loop Compensation

DC-DC Converter Design

Multiphase Voltage Regulators

Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs)

Power Delivery Networks (PDNs)

Power Integrity and Transient Analysis

Efficiency Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Power Delivery Team is seeking an experienced Voltage Regulator (VR) Architect to define and drive next-generation power delivery solutions for AI, HPC, mobile, automotive, and data center platforms. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in power electronics, analog and mixed-signal circuit design, voltage regulator architectures, and power conversion efficiency optimization, with experience spanning system, package, silicon, and integrated voltage regulator (IVR) technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Define voltage regulator and power delivery architectures for future-generation products, from 48V/12V input rails to sub-1V silicon loads.


• Lead architecture, design, and evaluation of advanced power conversion solutions, including multiphase buck converters, PMICs, IVRs, switched-capacitor converters, and distributed power architectures.


• Drive system-level optimization of power efficiency, transient response, power density, thermal performance, reliability, and total cost.


• Develop and evaluate analog control architectures, compensation schemes, feedback loops, and stability methodologies for high-current voltage regulators.


• Collaborate closely with silicon, package, board, PDN, thermal, and system architects to co-optimize end-to-end power delivery solutions.


• Lead technology assessments and roadmaps for emerging power delivery technologies, including on-chip and near-die voltage regulation.


• Interface directly with foundries to enable integrated voltage regulator solutions, defining process requirements, device utilization strategies, reliability criteria, and technology roadmaps.


• Drive co-optimization of process technology, silicon implementation, package integration, and PDN architecture for next-generation power delivery systems.


• Partner with external vendors and ecosystem partners to influence future regulator technologies and product roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Electronics, Analog IC Design, Power Management, or related field.


• 10+ years of experience in voltage regulator, PMIC, power management, or power delivery architecture.


• Deep expertise in:
  
  
  
  • Power Electronics
  
  
  • Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design
  
  
  • Control Theory and Loop Compensation
  
  
  • DC-DC Converter Design
  
  
  • Multiphase Voltage Regulators
  
  
  • Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs)
  
  
  • Power Delivery Networks (PDNs)
  
  
  • Power Integrity and Transient Analysis
  
  
  • Efficiency Optimization
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI, HPC, GPU, CPU, or data-center power delivery systems supporting hundreds to thousands of amps.


• Direct experience implementing on-chip or near-die IVRs.


• Experience working with leading foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, or Intel Foundry.


• Knowledge of advanced CMOS, FinFET, GAA, backside power delivery, and advanced packaging technologies.


• Experience with package-board-silicon co-design and System Technology Co-Optimization (STCO).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.


• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.


• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 8+ year of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$249,900.00 - $374,900.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.