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Qualcomm’s Data Center business unit is at the forefront of next-generation computing, developing state-of-the-art AI inference and CPU products that power high-performance, energy-efficient data center workloads.\nAs a Qualcomm Data Center AI Chipset Project Engineer (Chipset PE) you will plan and execute state-of-the-art chipsets through all phases from concept to commercialization across all engineering teams. Qualcomm Chipset PEs collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of hardware, software, test, documentation, and tools to enable on-time launch of customer devices in the market.\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 10+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 9+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. \n15+ years of experience in one or more areas of semiconductor product development (e.g., system design, architecture, HW design and validation, SW development). \n5+ years of experience balancing tradeoffs between product KPIs and costs. \n5+ years of experience managing project costs. \n4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization. \n3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership. \nPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:\nLeverages expert knowledge of Data Center chipsets to influence and oversee chipset development and ensures chips are performing the functions of a device and associated Software/Firmware. \nOversees the resolution of all engineering issues on the chipset whether within a specific subsystem, or across subsystems, functions, and chipset components.\nOutlines schedules, costs, requirements, and KPIs (e.g., power, performance, reliability) from concept to commercialization.\nInfluences development of new methodology for verification of KPIs (performance, power, and quality) of all components across the chipset; provides technical oversight to teams conducting hardware, software, or systems-level testing, verification, and validation to ensure project plans and specifications are met.\nSets guidelines for writing detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions; writes and reviews documentation.\nLevel of Responsibility:\nProvides supervision to other supervisors/managers who are direct reports.\nDecision-making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.\nRequires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents.\nDevelops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department. \nHas influence over the formulation and achievement of long-term business plans and objectives.\nTasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.\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$281,600.00 - $422,400.00The 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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