Server SoC System Architect

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CAAustin, TX
Salary
$167,100–$250,700 / yr
Posted
8 days ago
Closes
Dec 1, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Server SoC System Architect

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Join our team as a Senior SoC System Architect at Qualcomm Technologies, where you will collaborate with top engineers to design innovative solutions for data center SoCs. Your primary responsibilities include architecting the next-generation system and hardware infrastructure, focusing on debug, telemetry, reliability, availability, and server manageability features. You will work closely with platform architects to ensure compliance with industry standards, enhancing data center uptime and security. Ideal candidates have over five years of experience in designing hardware for data centers and a deep understanding of SoC architecture, including proficiency in boot, reset, recovery, debug, telemetry, and server manageability concepts. Familiarity with security technologies such as secure debug and access control primitives is essential, along with strong knowledge of data center architectures from edge computing to hyperscale environments.

Skills

SoC DataCenterArchitectures DebugTelemetry RASProtocols MIPISTP DMTFPLDM SecureDebug ConfidentialComputing HyperscaleDataCenters OCPStandards TechnicalDocumentation IndustryForums SecurityTechnologies HardwareDesign

What you'll do

  • Develop SoC architecture for data center products focusing on debug, telemetry, RAS, and manageability.
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation and reports for engineering teams, management, and customers.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in SoC infrastructure.
  • Participate in standards organizations to monitor trends and emerging technologies.
  • Architect crash dumping, error injection, and invasive debug mechanisms for secure sessions.
  • Lead the development of security technologies related to secure debug and access control.

What we're looking for

  • Over 5 years of experience in designing hardware for data center environments.
  • Extensive knowledge of SoC architecture for datacenter SoCs and related technologies.
  • Proficiency in debug, telemetry, and manageability concepts for server systems.
  • Experience in industry forums and developing specifications (e.g., OCP).
  • Strong technical documentation and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Familiarity with security technologies for secure data center SoC debug and access.

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