Signal Integrity Architect

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA · Austin, TX Posted 24 days ago $220,200$330,400 / year

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TL;DR

As a Signal Integrity Architect at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the platform team to develop high-performance signal integrity solutions for advanced server applications. Your daily responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams such as SoC and packaging design to define system interconnects, providing guidelines on silicon timing and PCB specifications, and leading the creation of SI models and simulations. You will also perform early analysis on 2.5D/3D structures, update design flows, and present technical documentation to stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with extensive experience in high-speed digital systems and expertise in tools like ANSYS HFSS, Cadence Sigrity, and Synopsys HSPICE. Knowledge of DDR5/LPDDR5X JEDEC specifications, 2.5D/3D packaging technologies, and scripting languages is preferred for this role that focuses on cutting-edge server-grade SI solutions.

Skills

ANSYS HFSS Cadence Sigrity Dassault Systèmes CST Keysight ADS Synopsys HSPICE Unix/Linux EDA tools scripting MATLAB Perl Python DDR5 LPDDR5X PCIe CXL USB Ethernet CoWoS InFo EMIB RDL Cadence Allegro VNA oscilloscopes spectrum analyzers PCIE/I2C analyzers traffic generators TDR differential probes

What you'll do

  • Define and implement high-performance signal integrity solutions for advanced server applications.
  • Lead the creation of SI models, simulations, and final designs for data center servers.
  • Provide guidelines on silicon timing, bump/RDL, package pinout, and PCB specifications.
  • Perform early SI analysis on 2.5D/3D structures and establish design guidelines.
  • Update and automate design and analysis flows for high-speed interconnects.
  • Prepare and present technical documentation to stakeholders including senior management.

What we're looking for

  • Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with Signal Integrity specialization.
  • 6+ years of experience in SI analysis and simulation of high-speed digital systems.
  • Expertise in DDR5/LPDDR5X JEDEC specifications and SerDes standards (PCIe, CXL, etc.).
  • Proficiency with EM simulation tools like ANSYS HFSS, Cadence Sigrity, and Synopsys HSPICE.
  • Strong knowledge of packaging and PCB technologies, design processes, and manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience in electrical validation using VNAs, oscilloscopes, and differential probes.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment.

Market check

Salary context

This $220,200–$330,400 range sits above 93% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,150$225,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$152,875$216,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 564 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 531 roles with salary data.

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