Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer, Rack Scale - Team Lead (AI Data Center)
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering
In short
Qualcomm is looking for a Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer, Team Lead for their AI Data Center group. This role involves leading rack-scale AI inference solutions development, managing program execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production.
Responsibilities
- Lead execution for next-generation Qualcomm rack-scale designs within a matrixed organization spanning multiple teams and global sites.
- Define and manage requirements, scope, schedules, and deliverables in alignment with engineering teams, partners, and stakeholders.
- Own rack-level integration plans across compute nodes/accelerators, PCIe fabrics, networking, storage, power delivery, cooling, and rack management/telemetry.
- Drive firmware/software/hardware co-design execution, aligning BIOS/BMC/Redfish/telemetry requirements with hardware schedules and validation gates.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews and readiness reviews (architecture, schematic/layout, SI/PI, thermal, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing), and close actions to schedule.
- Coordinate platform-level debug and instrumentation (telemetry, logging, health monitoring) to accelerate failure analysis and improve observability.
- Establish and run triage mechanisms (issue intake, prioritization, defect metrics) and drive issues to root cause, corrective action, and verified closure.
- Define and track program-level KPIs (schedule health, build quality, defect trends, coverage, yield, reliability) and publish executive dashboards and weekly program reviews.
- Identify program risks, drive mitigation plans, and manage scope changes while proactively communicating status and decisions to stakeholders.
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.
- Experience with rack level systems and components.
- Proven experience collaborating with technical teams to develop systems, solutions, and products.
- Experience managing technical programs across cross-functional teams, establishing processes, and coordinating release schedules, and working in large, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, JIRA/Confluence, and other defect-tracking tools.
- Persuasive communication, organizational, coordination, multi-tasking, and documentation skills.
- Experience with server technologies, including board design, SIPI, thermal and mechanical aspects, BIOS, BMC, and networking.
- Familiarity with Agile methods and practices.
- Experience working with CMs, OEMs, ODMs, and suppliers in product development.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience managing complex program lifecycles, building sustainable processes, and coordinating release schedules.
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
- Potential for flexible location (as seen in similar jobs)
Skills
JIRASharePointConfluenceRedfish
#AI#Data Center#Hardware Engineering#System Design#Technical Lead
About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
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
On Site
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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