Signal Integrity Architect

Qualcomm

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Work type
Remote
Location
Santa Clara, CAAustin, TXTempe, AZORSan Diego, CAWA
Salary
$220,200–$330,400 / yr
Posted
57 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 12, 2027

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Above market

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TL;DR · Signal Integrity Architect

The Signal Integrity Architect joins the Data Center team to develop high-performance signal integrity solutions for advanced server applications. This individual contributor role involves owning SI analysis, simulation, and design closure for CXL 2.0/3.0 interfaces and GPIO/LSIO components across PCB and system levels. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define interconnects, develop design automation tools, and create customer-facing collateral like application notes and simulation models. Key responsibilities include performing analysis on 2.5D/3D structures and establishing guidelines for advanced packaging integration. Required expertise includes CXL and PCIe SerDes standards, transmission line theory, and S-parameters. The role requires proficiency with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, Cadence Sigrity, and Synopsys HSPICE, along with scripting in MATLAB, Perl, or Python to solve complex signal integrity challenges within high-end server environments.

What you'll do

  • Own SI analysis, simulation, and design closure for CXL 2.0/3.0 interfaces including channel budget and margin analysis.
  • Develop full-topology SI models and simulations for assigned high-speed interface domains across PCB and system levels.
  • Perform SI analysis on 2.5D/3D structures to establish design guidelines for advanced packaging integration.
  • Manage SI analysis and design guidelines for GPIO/LSIO interfaces including SPI, I3C, and proprietary parallel interfaces.
  • Provide technical feedback on PCB stack-ups, routing constraints, via structure designs, and material selection.
  • Create customer-facing SI collateral such as application notes, reference documentation, and simulation models.
  • Develop design automation tools and methodologies to drive innovation in signal integrity design processes.
  • Prepare and present technical reports regarding SI performance to stakeholders, engineering teams, and customers.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience, a Master's with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • 8+ years of experience in SI analysis, simulation, and measurement of high-speed digital systems.
  • Expertise in CXL 2.0/3.0 specifications, PCIe Gen5+ SerDes standards, and other multi-gigabit serial buses.
  • Proficiency with EM simulation tools such as ANSYS HFSS, Cadence Sigrity, CST, Keysight ADS, or Synopsys HSPICE.
  • Strong knowledge of SI fundamentals including PDN, EMIR, transmission line theory, S-parameters, and channel simulations.
  • Experience in characterizing GPIO, LSIO, and low-speed interfaces like SPI and I3C.
  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and scripting with MATLAB, Perl, or Python.
  • Knowledge of packaging and PCB technologies including 2.5D/3D structures and manufacturing processes.

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