Senior Director SoC Architecture, AI Accelerators

Qualcomm

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Location
San Diego, CAAustin, TXHillsboro, ORSanta Clara, CA
Salary
$256,600–$385,000 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
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Confirmed live today
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Mar 16, 2027
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Senior Director SoC Architecture - AI Accelerators leads rack-scale systems architecture and execution for data center platforms within the ASICS Engineering group. This leadership role involves driving platform direction across silicon, hardware, software, and firmware teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions. Key responsibilities include owning rack-scale architecture for compute, networking, power, and cooling, while establishing OCP-aligned designs and platform standards. The position requires leading platform execution from concept through production readiness, driving hardware-software co-design for telemetry and observability, and managing cross-functional alignment. Necessary skills include ASIC design, verification, validation, and integration experience. The role specifically addresses the technical challenges of next-generation compute platforms, focusing on technologies such as CXL, composable infrastructure, and advanced interconnects to solve high-performance, energy-efficient server and AI infrastructure requirements for hyperscale and enterprise environments.

Skills

ASIC Design Systems Architecture hardware–software co-design Firmware CXL OCP 3GPP NR LTE 5G 6G Telemetry Observability Platform Integration Validation Verification

What you'll do

  • Lead rack-scale systems architecture and platform direction for AI and data center roadmaps.
  • Own architecture across compute, networking, power, cooling, and system integration.
  • Establish OCP-aligned rack-level designs and platform standards.
  • Drive hardware-software co-design including firmware, telemetry, observability, and rack management.
  • Lead platform execution from initial concept through validation and customer deployment.
  • Partner with hyperscalers, OEMs, and ODMs to scale technology adoption.
  • Establish program KPIs, technical reviews, and operating cadences to ensure predictable execution.
  • Drive adoption of next-generation technologies like CXL and composable infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field (preferred).
  • 15+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience (preferred).
  • 15+ years of 4G/5G/6G systems and associated cellular standards (preferred).
  • 4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization (preferred).
  • 4+ years of supervisory experience (preferred).

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