Principal Chipset Project Engineer – Hardware PCB/Platform Systems for Personal Compute (PC)
Core
Lead Platform/PCB strategy across the entire compute product portfolio, defining architecture and driving cost-optimized system decisions for Qualcomm's Personal Compute (PC) chipsets.
Role type
Principal Chipset Project Engineer (Hardware PCB/Platform Systems)
Builds
Scalable, cost-effective PC platform solutions and PCB architectures
Domain
Semiconductors / Personal Compute (PC) / Hardware Systems Engineering
Required skills
PCB architecture, power delivery networks (PDN), signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), cross-functional leadership, vendor/OEM/ODM engagement, cost optimization, roadmap planning
Preferred skills
12+ years in PC hardware platform architecture, PCB design tools, IC/package/PCB trade-offs, matrixed team leadership
Technologies
PCB design tools, IC design practices, package design practices
Responsibilities
Lead early PCB architectural trade-off decisions; Set and own targets for PCB cost, area, and bill of materials; Drive PCB competitiveness across platforms; Provide cross-functional leadership; Engage with vendors, OEMs, and ODMs; Establish best practices for cost-driven platform architecture; Influence future chipset and platform roadmaps
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
