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# Principal SoC Architect, AI Data Center

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $220,000 - $300,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Network Topologies, Systems Architecture, Data Center Networking
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3046812469-2

## About the Role

* So
 * C architecture
 * System architecture
 * Computer architecture
 * AI accelerator architecture
 * Memory architecture
 * Data center network fabrics
 * Interconnects and network topology
 * Performance, power, area, and cost modeling
 * Functional and performance simulation
 * Hardware/software interface analysis

## Description

Lead architecture studies and product definition for next-generation AI data center SoCs and systems. Translate workload requirements into scalable solutions, model performance and system tradeoffs, guide implementation, and collaborate across engineering and customer teams to deliver AI accelerator platforms., * Lead So

 * C and system architecture studies, product definition, and implementation guidance.
 * Translate product and workload requirements into scalable So
 * C and system solutions.
 * Develop architecture models and specifications and drive requirements across technology, IP, platform, and software teams.
 * Analyze performance, power, area, cost, memory, networking, and scalability tradeoffs using models and tools.
 * Track designs through production, correlate measured performance with targets, identify root causes, and drive performance closure.
 * Conduct competitive analysis, guide roadmaps, identify innovation opportunities, and mentor technical contributors.