System Architect Senior Staff Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Systems Engineering

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, System Architect in Shanghai, China to advance Packet Processing Engine (PPE) architectures for automotive and TSN use cases. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions and driving architectural innovation in packet classification and processing.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and advance Packet Processing Engine (PPE) architectures for product use cases, including automotive and TSN, while balancing performance, power, and cost.
Collaborate with Hardware Design, Verification, Software, Product Management, and Product Planning to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
Develop models, prototypes, simulations, and workload analyses to evaluate architectural choices.
Drive assigned architecture areas across packet classification and processing, queueing, scheduling, shaping, resource allocation, and time-sensitive networking.
Works independently on complex PPE architecture assignments and provides technical guidance across design, verification, and validation.
Mentors engineers and coordinates cross-functional contributors on feature correctness, performance, schedule, and delivery readiness.
Communicates complex technical decisions clearly and builds alignment across product, software, and implementation teams.
Contributes to near- and mid-term PPE technical plans, modeling methods, validation strategies, and roadmap discussions.
Solves ambiguous, complex problems and drives assigned ideas from architecture through implementation.
Develop PPE performance, power, cost, and feature requirements for assigned areas, including automotive and TSN needs.
Design complex forwarding-plane features and recommend architectural improvements.
Translate product and software objectives into implementable PPE designs with cross-functional partners.
Evaluate relevant industry trends and apply appropriate innovations to PPE solutions.
Drive design, verification, validation, and review activities for assigned features; identify issues and coordinate resolution.
Develop and use models, simulations, and KPI analyses to support architectural decisions.
Support verification coverage, model-to-design alignment, software enablement, and feature bring-up.
Serve as a technical expert in assigned PPE domains and produce clear specifications and technical documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in networking datapath, packet processing, ASIC architecture, or related work.
Demonstrated ability to translate product and software requirements into PPE architectures and collaborate with Design, Verification, Validation, and Software teams.
Analytical thinking: Analyze data from multiple sources, identify patterns, and draw sound conclusions.
Collaboration and trust: Build effective working relationships, honor commitments, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Communication: Present technical and non-technical information clearly to varied audiences.
Innovation: Generate practical ideas and collaborate with others to turn them into solutions.
Decision-making: Evaluate alternatives and account for business and technical impact.
Execution: Plan, prioritize, manage multiple workstreams, and overcome obstacles.
Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and support the development of other engineers.
Technical expertise: Apply strong systems and technology knowledge to PPE architecture.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Desired Qualifications

Master's or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
12+ years of networking architecture or design experience.
Strong independent execution and professional English and Chinese communication skills.
Experience presenting technical recommendations to senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional technical initiatives.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

ASIC architecturenetworking datapathpacket processingTSN

#automotive#TSN#packet processing#systems engineering#ASIC architecture

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Company

Qualcomm

Job Posted

4 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Shanghai, China

Qualification

Bachelor, Master, Doctoral, Undergraduate

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