Server Platform Architect

Key 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 (motherboard/hardware, socket, mechanical, thermal, electrical, operations, documentation, etc.) 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 the needs of stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a 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 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field 

• 12+ years of experience in hardware design for data center environments 

• In-depth knowledge of data center architectures, spanning from edge computing to hyperscale infrastructures 

• Demonstrated experience supporting platform design-in at OEMs, CMs, or hyperscaler customers 

• Proven success in delivering scalable solutions for hyperscale and enterprise data centers, including experience with OCP initiatives 

• Familiarity with CXL protocol and composable/disaggregated infrastructure concepts 

• Experience with OCP / ORV3 platform standards and hyperscale deployment requirements 

• Familiarity with advanced memory module architectures such as SOCAMM or equivalent 

• Experience with chiplet-based or advanced packaging platform designs 

• Expertise in multi-phase DC-DC power supply design and magnetics for high-power server platforms 

• Familiarity with design tools such as OrCAD and Allegro 

• Working knowledge of Linux, Python, and C++ 

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