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About the Role

Qualcomm’s Data Center organization is redefining next-generation compute platforms by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient server and AI infrastructure solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments. As a Senior Director Technology, you will lead rack-scale systems architecture and execution for Qualcomm’s data center platforms, working across silicon, hardware, software, firmware, and customer-facing engineering teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead rack-scale systems architecture and platform direction aligned to Qualcomm’s AI and data center roadmap
Mentor senior technical teams across systems engineering, platform integration, and architecture execution
Drive cross-functional alignment across silicon, hardware, software, firmware, operations, and customer engineering teams
Provide technical guidance to senior leadership and support customer and ecosystem engagements as a subject matter expert
Promote engineering discipline, accountability, and execution rigor across complex systems programs
Own and drive rack-scale architecture across compute, networking, power, cooling, and system integration
Establish OCP-aligned rack-level designs and platform standards
Lead platform execution from concept through validation, production readiness, and customer deployment
Drive hardware–software co-design including firmware, telemetry, observability, and rack management
Partner with hyperscalers, OEMs, ODMs, and ecosystem providers to scale adoption
Establish program KPIs, technical reviews, and operating cadence to ensure predictable execution
Ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, manufacturability, and total cost of ownership targets
Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including CXL, composable infrastructure, and advanced interconnects

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
15+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
15+ years of 4G/5G/6G systems and associated cellular standards (e.g., 3GPP NR, LTE, LTE, 3G).
4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
4+ years of supervisory experience.
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).
2+ years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

Skills

ASIC design
ASIC verification
ASIC validation
ASIC integration
Rack-scale systems architecture
Platform direction
Systems engineering
Platform integration
Architecture execution
Hardware
Software
Firmware
Operations
Customer engineering
Compute
Networking
Power
Cooling
System integration
OCP-aligned rack-level designs
Platform standards
Hardware–software co-design
Telemetry
Observability
Rack management
Hyperscalers
OEMs
ODMs
Ecosystem providers
Program KPIs
Technical reviews
Operating cadence
Reliability
Scalability
Manufacturability
Total cost of ownership
CXL
Composable infrastructure
Advanced interconnects
4G/5G/6G systems
3GPP NR
LTE
3G

Experience Level

Senior Director
10+ years
9+ years
8+ years
15+ years
4+ years
3+ years
2+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field
Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field

Salary/Compensations

$249,900.00 - $375,800.00

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package

About the Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.