Principal Platform Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, and Manageability Software Architect

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CASan Diego, CAHillsboro, ORAustin, TX
Salary
$211,800–$317,800 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 12, 2027

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Above market

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This role $265k
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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Principal Platform Reliability, Availability, Serviceability, and Manageability Software Architect

Platform Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS), and Manageability Software Architect. Principal Engineer will join the Data Center team to design and implement robust RAS and manageability solutions for compute platforms based on Qualcomm Oryon CPUs. This technical leadership role involves architecting a high-reliability software stack to minimize downtime and ensure efficient maintenance cycles while collaborating with cross-functional SoC, CPU, firmware, and software product management teams. The candidate will engage with the ARM and OCP communities, provide oversight to hardware and software teams, and develop technical documentation for stakeholders. Required expertise includes ARM64 architectures, Linux kernels, DDR, PCIe, and communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and MDIO. Proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python is required to solve complex system manageability challenges within the high-performance server solution domain.

What you'll do

  • Architect and design RAS features for compute platforms to monitor and maintain system health.
  • Develop manageability solutions to ensure high reliability and minimize downtime for server systems.
  • Engage with the ARM and OCP communities to align technical solutions with industry standards.
  • Provide technical leadership to hardware and software teams to ensure compatibility with ARM specifications.
  • Collaborate with customers to guide the development of custom software solutions using Qualcomm CPUs.
  • Create software roadmaps and detailed requirement documentation in partnership with internal teams and OEMs.
  • Produce comprehensive technical documentation and reports for stakeholders, including engineering teams and senior management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 8+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field with 6+ years of experience.
  • At least 4 years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Experience designing software and firmware for various compute environments, preferably over 10 years.
  • Expertise in modern operating systems, ARM64 architectures, hypervisors, and software reliability/manageability.
  • Proficiency in Linux kernels, RAS, System Manageability, DDR, PCIe, and communication protocols like I2C, SPI, and MDIO.
  • Experience with in-lab debugging tools and strong technical documentation skills.

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