Data Center AI Hardware Technical Lead – Rack Scale Design

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Systems Engineering

In short

Lead the design and execution of next-generation rack-scale AI hardware solutions for liquid-cooled data centers. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with SoC, software, and manufacturing teams to define requirements, manage schedules, and drive program success from concept to production. Key responsibilities include owning rack-level integration, firmware/hardware co-design, and managing program risks and KPIs.

Responsibilities

Lead execution for next-generation Qualcomm rack-scale designs across multiple teams and global sites.
Define and manage requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables.
Own rack-level integration plans covering compute nodes, accelerators, PCIe fabrics, networking, storage, power, cooling, and rack management.
Drive firmware/software/hardware co-design execution, aligning BIOS/BMC/Redfish/telemetry with hardware schedules.
Lead cross-functional design reviews and readiness reviews.
Coordinate platform-level debug and instrumentation for accelerated failure analysis.
Establish and run triage mechanisms to drive issues to root cause and closure.
Define and track program-level KPIs and publish executive dashboards.
Identify program risks, drive mitigation plans, and manage scope changes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering or related work experience.
8+ years of experience in systems or hardware engineering, hardware project lifecycle management, and technical product/program management (preferred).
Experience with rack level systems and components (preferred).
Proven experience collaborating with technical teams to develop systems, solutions, and products (preferred).
Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, establishing processes, coordinating release schedules, and working in large, matrixed organizations (preferred).
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, JIRA/Confluence, and other defect-tracking tools (preferred).
Persuasive communication, organizational, coordination, multi-tasking, and documentation skills (preferred).
Experience with server technologies, including board design, SIPI, thermal and mechanical aspects, BIOS, BMC, and networking (preferred).
Familiarity with Agile methods and practices (preferred).
Experience working with CMs, OEMs, ODMs, and suppliers in product development (preferred).
Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience managing complex program lifecycles, building sustainable processes, and coordinating release schedules (preferred).

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in computer science/engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Skills

JIRASharePointConfluenceRedfishBIOSBMC

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