Data Center Architect

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Qualcomm is searching for engineering talent to set and drive future systems level vision and technical requirements for our Data Center Services Group (DCS). As a Data Center Architect, you will lead designs for Qualcomm’s Global DCs and impact other DC projects around the world. As an expert, you will serve a key role in the design of prototypical DC facilities, provide technical guidance, solve large scale implementation issues, and be responsible for architectural design requirements.

• Design and plan data center physical deployments to meet business requirements for co‑located and on‑prem facilities.
• Work as a team with project managers, IT infrastructure teams, colo/equipment vendors, and facilities groups to drive successful project completion and meet expected timelines.
• Ensure designs and installations meet requirements while optimizing rack density/layout, power delivery, and cooling efficiency. Consider the impact of design decisions on future operations and maintenance.
• Globally assist with data center capacity planning, which is driven by QC’s engineering and other business needs.
• Collaborate with QC Facilities (MEP) staff and external design consultants through the design, construction, and commissioning processes for on‑prem projects.
• Travel may be necessary for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interfacing with design consultants.

• 4+ years of experience in Data Center operations design and implementation.
• Experience in architecting and specifying air and liquid cooling solutions at rack, row, room, and building levels.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio.
• Experience specifying rack elevation plans, data center floor layouts and rack power distribution.
• Experience in partnering with co‑location vendors, IT VARs, and implementation specialists.
• Working knowledge of networking/server/storage architecture and hardware, cable connections and types.
• Working knowledge of next‑generation data center technologies, including liquid cooling of server infrastructure.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi‑task diverse issues in ambiguous conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and accurate process documentation.
• Must be able to work full time on‑site in San Diego (5 days per week).

• 7+ years of IT‑specific work experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• OR 9+ years of IT‑specific work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

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‑ or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

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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, salary is only one component of total compensation  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 r 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.