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Power & Limits Architecture Definition\nDefine holisticpower, thermal, and electrical limits architecture across silicon, board, system, rack, and cluster levels\nArchitectpower budgeting, allocation, and enforcement mechanisms across CPU, GPU, memory, accelerators, and I/O\nDevelop strategies to maximize performance under datacenter-level constraints (rack power caps, cooling limits, PUE targets)\n2. Dynamic Control & Optimization\nArchitect advanced dynamic power control systems (e.g., DVFS/DCVS, AVS-like systems) for fast transient response\nDesignclosed-loop control systems using telemetry and feedback to optimize performance vs. constraints\nDevelop proactive and reactive limit management (thermal throttling, power capping, workload shaping)\n3. Telemetry & System Integration\nDefine requirements and interfaces for telemetry infrastructure (sensors, BMC, firmware, system SW)\nEnable real-time monitoring and decision making across system layers\nEnsure integration with platform controllers (e.g.,BMC/EC, rack management, orchestration layers)\n4. Cross-Layer Co-Design\nCollaborate with:Silicon/SoC architects (power islands, regulators, sensors)\nPlatform teams (VRs, PDN, cooling)\nSoftware/firmware teams (power management algorithms)\nData center infrastructure teams (rack-level optimization)\n\nDefinehardware/software partitioning for limits enforcement with minimal overhead\n5. Modeling, Simulation & Validation\nDevelop system-level models (MATLAB/Simulink, architectural simulators) to:Predict performance vs. power/thermal constraints\nEvaluate algorithms and architecture trade-offs\n\nPerformworkload-driven analysis to validate architecture decisions\n6. Innovation & Future Architecture\nDrive innovations in:Power delivery efficiency\nThermal-aware scheduling\nAI workload-aware limits\nRack/cluster-level power orchestration\n\nDefine next-generation architectures to supportscaling AI/HPC performance under constrained infrastructure\nRequired Qualifications\n10+ years of experience in power architecture, system architecture, or related domains\n\nDeep expertise in:\nPower management systems and limits control\nThermal and electrical constraints in high-performance systems\nDVFS/DCVS, power capping, and control systems\n\nStrong understanding of:\nData center/server architecture (CPU/GPU/accelerators, memory systems)\nPower delivery networks (VRs, PDN, rack power distribution)\nTelemetry, sensors, and system monitoring\n\nExperience with modeling and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python)\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.\nQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO 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.\nQualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\nPay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$174,400.00 - $261,600.00The 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. 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