Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm Data Center team is developing High performance, Energy efficient server solution for data center applications. We are looking for highly talented, innovative, teamwork-oriented individuals for our cutting-edge technology work!

Our Mission

We are dedicated to transforming the industry by reimagining silicon and developing next-generation computing platforms. By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to create innovative solutions that push the limits of performance, energy efficiency, and scalability. Our focus is on developing reference platforms based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC, delivering a comprehensive solution that includes hardware, software, reference designs, user guides, SDKs, and more.

Position: DRAM Engineer

We are seeking an experienced DRAM Engineer (individual contributor) to develop high-performance memory solutions tailored for advanced server applications. In this role, you will collaborate with platform and cross-functional teams—including performance, software, firmware, packaging, SIPI, product management, and component suppliers—to design and implement cutting-edge, high-speed, low-power memory technologies optimized for data center servers. Your contributions will be critical in ensuring these solutions transition successfully to production, supporting the performance and reliability demands of next-generation server products.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze JEDEC and memory supplier roadmaps to identify opportunities aligned with the unique demands of high-end server environments.

• Collaborate with industry partners on emerging technologies related to memory, storage, networking, and energy efficiency.

• Select and validate memory-related components, modules, connectors, and materials to meet server-grade performance, reliability, and scalability standards.

• Define and manage packaging and PCB layout constraints tailored for data center server workloads.

• Contribute to the definition and design of PHY, Memory Controller, and ECC requirements optimized for server-class architectures.

• Debug and optimize DRAM training algorithms to enhance speed, stability, and reliability in high-performance server systems.

• Prepare and deliver clear, comprehensive technical documentation and presentations tailored to diverse stakeholders, including engineering teams, senior management, customers, and suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in high-speed hardware design for data center environments.

• Expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed analog/digital designs.

• Experience with DDR technologies and protocols, e.g., DDR5 and I2C.

• Experience with RDIMMs in server environments, including design, bring-up, qualification, and production.

• Proficiency with lab and debugging tools, including logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, differential probes, and VNAs.

• Strong technical documentation skills and excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in DRAM design for data center applications.

• In-depth knowledge of processor memory architectures and data center system design.

• Hands-on experience in the design, bring-up, qualification, and production of servers utilizing modern DDR memory, including advanced memories such as MRDIMM and MCRDIMM.

• Familiarity with high-speed communication standards such as PCIe and SerDes, as well as system-level protocols like SPI.

• Proficiency in creating constraints within schematic and layout tools such as OrCAD and Allegro.

• Advanced expertise in PHY training algorithms and error-correcting codes (ECC).

• Knowledge of LPDDR technologies and their potential applications in servers.

• Participation in JEDEC workgroups.

• Experience with Linux, Python, and C++ for development and testing purposes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$192,600.00 - $330,400.00

The 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

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EEO 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