Principal Server Power Management Architect

Job Summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Server Power Management Architect for its Data Center team, focusing on high‑performance, energy‑efficient server solutions. The role is open in locations: Austin, Santa Clara, and Portland.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with chip architects to understand architecture concepts and high‑level system requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware architects to develop an optimal end‑to‑end power management architecture.
• Execute system‑level power modeling for server use cases and analyze trade‑offs.
• Drive convergence of SoC and board power grid definition.
• Architect SoC and system‑level power rail sequencing.
• Collaborate with thermal engineers to optimize implementation.
• Maintain clear communication and documentation throughout the design process.
• Create detailed architecture specification documents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in power management of CPUs and/or SoCs, including at least 5 years with a high‑performance server chip.
• Strong expertise in managing active power, idle low power, and silicon/system limits.
• Experience with power delivery systems, including multi‑phase buck converters and LDOs.
• Strong fundamentals in digital ASIC design and CMOS circuit power.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong technical documentation abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field.
• 15+ years in CPU and/or SoC architecture.
• Experience in TDP capping and control.
• Experience measuring and managing over‑current and voltage droop events.
• Experience developing solutions for power and performance telemetry.
• Deep understanding of silicon test methodologies for power and thermal optimization.
• Experience designing SoCs for systems using off‑the‑shelf PMICs.
• Proven track record in hyperscale data center solutions.
• Familiarity with high‑performance and low‑power design techniques.

Pay & Benefits

Salary range: $233,000.00 – $349,600.00. Additional compensation may include a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and RSU grants. Benefits include a comprehensive package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

EEO Statement

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.