Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)
Core
Lead hardware embedded system development of data center platforms built on Qualcomm SoCs, from test platforms to multi-card server systems and rack-level designs.
Role type
Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Data Center)
Builds
Production products, reference designs, verification and validation systems, software and firmware development vehicles, and SoC test platforms.
Domain
Data Center Hardware Systems
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Hardware system design, PCB design, signal integrity analysis, power integrity analysis, high-speed interconnect design (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet), thermal management, ODM coordination, technical leadership, project management
Preferred skills
AI/ML accelerator design, high-current power delivery (500A+), HBM/LPDDR5/DDR5 memory subsystem design, OCP specifications knowledge
Technologies
PCIe Gen5/Gen6, CXL, 112G/224G SerDes, 400G/800G Ethernet, LPDDR/HBM/DDR5, multi-phase VRs, liquid cooling
Responsibilities
Lead hardware projects from architecture through production, develop design methodologies and validation strategies, resolve complex electrical/mechanical/compliance issues, provide technical leadership for signal/power integrity analysis, collaborate with cross-functional teams, coordinate design handoff to ODMs, mentor engineering teams, drive innovation and process improvement
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
