Senior Quality Systems Engineer, Data Center

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$94,600–$141,800 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Dec 28, 2026

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Below market

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This role $118k
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Senior Quality Systems Engineer, Data Center

As a senior Quality Systems leader at Qualcomm Technologies' Data Center business unit, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to support the company’s ISO 9001 certification efforts and meet stringent customer quality expectations. Your responsibilities include translating contractual obligations into internal quality standards for design, manufacturing, and supplier teams, conducting engineering audits aligned with PRD/silicon development flows, and analyzing quality data to drive continuous improvement through CAPA processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, program management, and operations to embed quality practices throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Hyperscaler-specific requirements like OCP standards and customer quality agreements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in electronics manufacturing, experience with ISO 9001 audits, and proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of a QMS for data center hardware systems.
  • Translate contractual obligations into internal quality requirements for design, manufacturing, and suppliers.
  • Conduct engineering audits and assessments aligned with ISO-based standards and customer-specific requirements.
  • Analyze quality data to identify enterprise-level risks and trends, driving CAPA improvements.
  • Build strong relationships with engineering teams to align on quality objectives and continuous improvement priorities.
  • Execute product traceability programs in complex hardware supply chains.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field with an electronics background.
  • Five plus years of experience in quality systems for complex electronic products.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and executing ISO 9001-based internal and external audits.
  • Strong understanding of product development lifecycles, validation, and release processes.
  • Experience supporting product traceability programs and lot/component genealogy requirements.
  • Familiarity with Hyperscaler quality program requirements and OCP qualification standards.
  • Proven ability to lead structured problem solving and root cause analysis for systemic issues.

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