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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Senior Director, Engineering joins the Hardware Engineering team to lead the strategy for rack architecture design and thermal implementation across multiple product lines. This leader will oversee multi-generation roadmaps, balancing performance, power, and serviceability while managing critical relationships with ODM and OEM partners. The role involves driving high-density cooling solutions like direct-to-chip liquid cooling, 2Phase DLC, and immersion systems to ensure hardware is ready for large-scale data center deployment. Key responsibilities include overseeing NPI through validation, establishing RAS practices, and aligning internal teams across silicon, software, and supply chain. The position requires expertise in mechanical, electrical, and thermal integration, as well as familiarity with SerDes, chiplets, PCIe, and Ethernet fabrics. This role solves the challenge of transitioning silicon leadership into scalable, serviceable rack-level AI inference systems for global customers.
Rack-scale Architecture
OCP
ORv3
Ethernet
PCIe
SerDes
DDR
CXL
Liquid Cooling
Power Distribution
Telemetry
Observability
Firmware
Data Center Infrastructure
Agile
Software Development
Hardware Integration
Linux
Windows
Virtualization
Computer Networking
R&D
Product Development Lifecycle
Field Testing
COTS
GOTS
Open Standards