Qualcomm
Rack Systems Architect
$221K–$332K
Santa Clara, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in data center hardware, system architecture, or infrastructure design. Minimum qualifications additionally state: bachelor’s and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience; OR master’s and 7+ years; OR PhD and 6+ years. Preferred: 15+ years in platform and rack-scale architecture.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Minimum qualifications also specify Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field, with the stated degree-and-experience alternatives.
About the job
Architects and delivers rack-scale data center systems, taking platforms from concept through production while balancing performance, scalability, reliability, and total cost of ownership.
What you'll do
- Define rack architecture across compute, networking, power, cooling, and integration, including OCP-aligned Rack Level Designs.
- Lead rack-level power and networking architecture; partner on cooling, mechanical integration, cabling, and serviceability.
- Coordinate with software, firmware, and cross-functional teams on management, telemetry, validation, and deployment readiness.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data center hardware, system architecture, or infrastructure design; minimum qualifications also state degree-and-experience alternatives.
- Proven rack-scale or system-level architecture and integration experience, with expertise in system-scale power, thermal, and networking trade-offs.
- Understanding of PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, and DDR; experience leading architecture across hardware, software, and systems teams.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a relevant field; 15+ years of platform and rack-scale architecture experience.
- Knowledge of OCP/ORv3, production data center delivery, rack power, liquid cooling, CXL, disaggregation, or OEM/ODM and hyperscale ecosystems.
Pay
$221,100.00 - $331,700.00 USD base salary
Tools
OCP, ORv3, 48V/54V, Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, DDR, CXL
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