Senior System Design Architect
QualcommJob Title
Senior System Design Architect
Role Summary
Design and deliver rack-level AI inference hardware (motherboards, add-in cards, modules) for Qualcomm AI SoC/SIP, taking projects from concept through production. Work within the Cloud System Hardware Engineering team focused on liquid-cooled data center solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams and ODMs.
Experience Level
Senior - experienced engineer responsible for system architecture, cross-team influence, and execution. See Education Requirements for degree-linked years-of-experience guidance.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include:
- Design motherboards, add-in cards, and modules for AI SoC/SIP and rack systems.
- Coordinate with thermal, signal integrity, power, regulatory, validation, manufacturing, and ODM partners.
- Support rack, chassis, motherboard, and networking integration, including accelerator integration within AI rack platforms.
- Define and validate platform compliance, mechanical and thermal design for high-TDP devices and memory (HBM, DIMM).
- Perform signal integrity and connector/retention design reviews; address board warpage, connector placement, and cable routing.
- Lead prototyping, testing, and transition to production; provide documentation and handoff to manufacturing.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications and skills:
- Practical experience in system design, hardware validation, or related engineering roles.
- Experience with rack, chassis, motherboard, PCIe add-in cards, or similar modular form factors.
- Understanding of SoC/IP integration, memory technologies, and high-speed I/O interconnects.
- Familiarity with mechanical, thermal, and liquid-cooling considerations for data center hardware.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to influence across teams.
- Experience working with ODMs and manufacturing transition processes.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience; OR Master's degree in these fields with 3+ years' experience; OR PhD in these fields with 2+ years' experience. Equivalent practical experience is accepted.
About the Company
Company: Qualcomm
Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States
Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.
