Data Center AI SoC Architect

We are seeking computer architects with experience in data center SoC architecture, especially in the areas of memory systems, reliability/availability/serviceability (RAS), and/or emerging memory technologies such as processing in memory (PIM), 3DIC, and chiplets to drive the analysis and development of future generations of transformational inference accelerators & their memory architecture., * Computer architecture background fundamentals across processors, memories, interconnects, etc.

• Strong quantitative analysis tools and methods, and track record of using tools such as high-level calculators & spreadsheets, profilers, functional and performance simulators, etc.
• End-to-end competitive analysis across architecture features, performance, power, area, cost, etc.
• Knowledge of data center requirements in Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS), ECC, security, and/or encryption, and the methodology to architect and evaluate such features
• Background in memory systems, understanding the tradeoffs among bandwidth, latency, power, etc.
• Understanding of DRAM architecture, memory controllers across one or more protocols such as LPDDR, HBM, DDR, GDDR, etc.
• Preferably exposure to novel memory technologies such as processing-in-memory (PIM), processing-near-memory, 3DIC, etc.
• Preferably exposure to interconnects, chip-to-chip and die-to-die protocols, and chiplet architectures
• Ability to abstract appropriately to define problems and solutions, and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to convey proposals and interact effectively across a distributed multi-discipline organization
• Self-driven execution, full problem ownership, and a focus on accuracy and rigorous methodology

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in EE/ECE/CE/CS or related field required
• 10+ years of experience in computer architecture, AI accelerators, memory architecture, memory technologies, * Generative AI & Machine Learning workloads, especially Large Language Model inference
• Processor architecture, including ISA design & microarchitecture
• Exposure to one or more of: chiplets, power, thermals, PHYs, packaging, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience., Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

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 .

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to innovate, analyze, and help define multiple generations of AI accelerators and their memory system solutions on the cutting edge of the AI accelerator and memory industries. You will engage with Data Center Business Unit Architects and Product Managers to understand product requirements; analyze accelerator and memory technologies; quantify tradeoffs; and influence the technical direction with data-driven justifications. In turn, you will work with and drive requirements to various technology and IP core teams within Qualcomm to ensure delivery of components with the appropriate feature sets. Throughout the process, you will effectively communicate and collaboratively engage with other SoC & IP architects, designers, systems engineers, product managers, and software teams to enable market-leading Data Center products. If you'd like to be a member of collaborative multidisciplinary architecture team within a dynamic and growing Data Center AI Architecture team, and if you're passionate about shaping the future of the world's most advanced technologies, we want to hear from you!, Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits : $200,800.00 - $332,400.00