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
#Data Center#AI Hardware#Rack Scale Design#System Hardware#Validation Engineering#Liquid-Cooled Data Centers#SoC#Firmware#Hardware Engineering#Technical Lead#Program Management#Cross-functional Teams#Server Technologies#Agile
About Qualcomm
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Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
4 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
Remote
Salary
US$169,800–254,600 / year
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Austin, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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