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SoC Architecture Engineer, Sr. Staff

A leading technology company that designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
$179,000 - $268,400
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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
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Description For SoC Architecture Engineer, Sr. Staff

Qualcomm's Compute SoC Architecture team is seeking a Senior Staff SoC Architecture Engineer to help define next-generation system-on-chip products. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on innovative architectures across heterogeneous compute, memory systems, interconnects, and AI/ML technologies. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's leading semiconductor companies.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in SoC architecture, with the ability to perform complex trade-off analyses and work across multiple disciplines. You'll collaborate with various teams including SoC, software, systems, design, and product marketing to deliver advanced architectural solutions. The role requires both technical depth and leadership skills, as you'll be responsible for defining architectures that shape future products.

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, annual bonuses, RSU grants, and extensive health coverage. The company's culture promotes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, with opportunities to work on industry-leading technologies. Based in San Diego, you'll join a team of exceptional architects working on some of the most advanced computing solutions in the industry.

This position requires a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and communication skills. You'll need to understand complex system requirements, develop innovative architectural solutions, and effectively communicate these solutions across the organization. The role offers significant impact potential, as your work will directly influence the next generation of Qualcomm's compute products.

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Responsibilities For SoC Architecture Engineer, Sr. Staff

  • Comprehend product requirements to steer definition of the right architecture
  • Perform trade-off analysis in the solution space to produce the most optimal architecture
  • Collaborate with architects, technical leads, hardware and software engineers
  • Generate architectural specification and work with SOC and IP implementation teams

Requirements For SoC Architecture Engineer, Sr. Staff

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  • Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related field; Master's or PhD preferred
  • 12+ years of SoC architecture experience
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong foundation of silicon design principles and architectural trade-offs
  • Experience in using, improving, and developing tools for analysis and modeling
  • Background in SoC areas such as boot, time-base management, power architecture, security architecture
  • Experience with heterogeneous compute, NoC/interconnect, memory-systems, multicore systems
  • Knowledge of high-level Operating Systems (Android, Linux, Windows)

Benefits For SoC Architecture Engineer, Sr. Staff

Medical Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive health coverage for employees and dependents
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Annual RSU grants
  • Financial planning and retirement benefits
  • Emotional and mental health support
  • Wellbeing programs and resources

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