Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering
General Summary:Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!
Position: Hardware Board Design Engineer Experienced
Hardware Board Design Engineer (individual contributor) responsible for board-level execution of complex server platforms, working closely with a platform architect. This role owns schematic capture, layout execution, bring-up, validation support, and production readiness, while translating architectural intent into robust, manufacturable hardware. This is a high-ownership, low-hand-holding role focused on execution leadership rather than architecture definition.
Key Responsibilities - Own end-to-end board execution from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT and production.
- Work closely with the platform/system architect to translate architecture into board-level implementation.
- Provide early feedback on feasibility, risks, cost, schedule, and implementation tradeoffs.
- Lead schematic capture using OrCAD and manage PCB layout using Cadence Allegro.
- Design high-speed, high-power, dense, multi-layer server PCBs.
- Drive cross-functional execution with SIPI, SoC, firmware, software, packaging, validation, and manufacturing teams.
- Lead board bring-up and debug activities.
- Support functional validation and assist in issues triage and root-cause analysis.
- Support manufacturing ramp, factory bring-up, board spins, and ECO validation.
- Prepare and present technical documentation and execution status to stakeholders.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in server or high-performance compute hardware design.
- Strong experience with PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, SerDes, and management interfaces.
- Expertise in SIPI, PDN, thermal design, EMI, and compliance requirements.
- Hands-on experience with lab debug tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers).
- Proven ability to independently drive hardware execution.
- Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- 10+ years of platform-level hardware ownership.
- Experience working as a board lead / execution lead alongside a system architect.
- FPGA/PLD bring-up and debug experience.
- Working knowledge of Python, TCL, or PERL for debug and automation.
Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $180,500.00 - $270,700.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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