SOC Infrastructure IP System HW Architect
San Diego, CA · Santa Clara, CAPosted Jul 14, 2026
Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSOC Infrastructure IP System HW ArchitectSan Diego, California, United States of America +1 moreApply NowAdd to Job CartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob ID3090811Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > SoC ArchitectureGeneral Summary:Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age - and this is where you come in.GENERAL SUMMARYThe infrastructure IP Team consists of a multi-disciplinary group involved in the definition and design of SOC infrastructure HW components such as Interconnect (NOC), System Cache, Memory controllers, and System MMU that are implemented in all Qualcomm SoCs. This position primarily involves defining HW architecture for the next generation of SOC infrastructure HW IPs with ARM Architecture enabled and beyond. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to define HW architectures based on Product Requirements and HW-SW interfaces that are SW developer friendly. It requires deep understanding of HW architecture, HW-&-SW feature trade-off, and the complete silicon HW end-2-end design flow. This is a challenging position, defining and driving our most innovative technologies.Skills/ExperienceStrong knowledge and hands-on experience with multi-die / chiplet architectures and Die-to-Die, Chip-to-Chip Links.Strong knowledge in industry standard Interconnect Protocol and IO Devices ProtocolStrong knowledge in SOC and Infrastructure IP (NOC, SMMU, Caches) HW architectureStrong knowledge in Quality of Service, Clocks, Power management, Security and Debug architectures and their respective software interfacesGood knowledge in HW-SW interfaces and firmwareExperience with Performance modeling and validationExperience with RTL design and complete design flowAbility to quickly react and adapt to changes.Excellent communication skills.Preferred QualificationsStrong knowledge in SOC infrastructure IP (NOC, Caches, SMMU, Memory Controller, Interrupt Handler)Strong knowledge in Platform System Architecture (example : ARM or X86 or RISC-V )Strong experience with industry standards (PCIe, CXL, USB, UFS, MIPI, UCIe,…)Strong knowledge in ARM Advanced Technology in the area of Security, RAS, MPAM, Memory Tagging, etc.Strong knowledge in HW-SW interfaces, APIs & firmwareExperience in Data Science, Machine Learning is a plusExperience in Functional Safety is a plusMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. ORMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. ORPhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ 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).Qualcomm 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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...