> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/586783-principal-server-power-management-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/586783-principal-server-power-management-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Server Power Management Architect - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $233,000.0 - $349,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology - **Published:** June 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f59b145f7eee8901 ## About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Server Power Management Architect to join our team. If you possess a deep understanding of Server SoC designs and have a passion for architecting and designing complex, high performance and low power designs at advanced process nodes, we would be pleased to hear from you. This critical role involves defining the architecture of the end-to-end power management of a Server SoC by collaborating with other CPU and SoC architects to optimize overall Power, Performance and Thermal efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of CPU and SoC power management architecture for datacenter SoCs, including experience in microarchitecture and design of power management components for a modern SoC. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for excelling in this position., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. * Over 10 years of experience in power management of CPU and/or SoCs, and at least 5 years of experience with a high-performance server chip * Strong expertise in power management of a high-performance system including management of active power, idle low power and silicon/system limits * Experience in power delivery systems including multi-phase bucks and LDOs * Strong fundamentals in digital ASIC design and power of CMOS circuits * Strong technical documentation skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities., * Master's in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 15+ years in CPU and/or SoC architecture. * Experience in TDP (thermal design power) capping and control * Experience in measurement and management of over-current and voltage droop events * Experience in developing solutions for power and performance telemetry * Strong understanding of silicon test methodologies for power and thermal optimization * Experience in 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, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience., Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. ## Description * Work with chip architects to understand architecture concept and high level system requirements * Collaborate with HW, SW and FW 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 * Must have good communication skills and able to work in dynamic environment with top level engineers and technologists * Create detailed architecture specification documents ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [The Quantum Computing Future](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1145-the-quantum-computing-future) ## Related Articles - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025)