Job Details

Overview

Qualcomm is seeking a SOC Infrastructure IP System HW Architect. The Infrastructure IP Team defines and designs Platform infrastructure HW components such as Interconnect (NOC), System Cache, Memory controllers and System MMU that are implemented in Qualcomm SoCs. This position focuses on defining HW architecture for the next generation of SOC Infra HW IPs with ARM Architecture enabled and beyond. The ideal candidate should define HW architectures based on Product Requirements and HW-SW interfaces that are SW developer friendly, with a deep understanding of HW architecture, HW-SW feature trade-offs, and the full silicon HW end-to-end design flow.

Responsibilities

• Define HW architecture for next generation SOC Infrastructure IPs (e.g., NOC, SMMU, Caches) aligned with product requirements.
• Evaluate HW-SW interfaces and firmware to ensure SW developer friendliness.
• Assess HW architecture trade-offs and participate in the complete silicon HW end-to-end design flow.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative technologies in SOC infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Skills/Experience: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with split multi-die / chiplet architectures and Die-to-Die, Chip-to-Chip links.
• Strong knowledge in industry standard Interconnect Protocol and IO Devices Protocol.
• Strong knowledge in SOC and Infrastructure IP (NOC, SMMU, Caches) HW architecture.
• Strong knowledge in Quality of Service, Clocks, Power management, Security and Debug architectures and their software interfaces.
• Solid understanding of HW-SW interfaces and firmware.
• Experience with performance modeling and validation, RTL design and complete design flow.
• Ability to quickly react and adapt to changes and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in SOC infrastructure IP (NOC, Caches, SMMU, Memory Controller, Interrupt Handler).
• Strong knowledge in Platform System Architecture (e.g., ARM, X86, or RISC-V).
• Experience with industry standards (PCIe, CXL, USB, UFS, MIPI, UCIe).
• Strong knowledge in ARM Advanced Technology in Security, RAS, MPAM, Memory Tagging, etc.
• Strong knowledge in HW-SW interfaces, APIs & firmware.
• Experience in Data Science or Machine Learning is a plus.
• Experience in Functional Safety is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in one or more system architecture technology areas and products (e.g., Power System, Shared Resource Management, Limits/Thermal Management, Hardware Islands).

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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$211,900.00 - $363,500.00

The pay range reflects the broad minimum to maximum for the job code location. Salary is one component of total compensation, which may include discretionary bonus and RSU grants. Details about benefits are available from the recruiter.

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