Server Power and Limits Management Software & Firmware Architect

Overview

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced ARM Server Power, Performance, and Limits Management Software & Firmware Architect to define the end‑to‑end architecture for power, performance, and limits management across next‑generation ARM server platforms powered by Qualcomm Oryon CPUs. The role focuses on enabling predictable performance, efficient power utilization, and policy‑driven control in hyperscale datacenter environments through collaboration with CPU, SoC, firmware, OS, and platform teams.

• Architect cloud‑scale power, performance, and limits management frameworks for ARM‑based server platforms, spanning silicon, firmware, OS, and BMC layers.
• Define system behavior for CPU performance scaling, power capping, thermal management, and platform‑level limits enforcement, with a focus on determinism and repeatability.
• Leverage firmware‑based PID control loops to balance performance, power, and thermal objectives across diverse operating conditions.
• Establish clear hardware‑firmware‑OS contracts using industry standards (ACPI, PSCI, CPPC, SBSA/SBMR).
• Drive integration of telemetry, control loops, and policy interfaces suitable for fleet‑level observability and automation.
• Collaborate closely with CPU, SoC, firmware, HLOS, hypervisor, and performance teams to ensure consistent platform behavior.
• Partner with customers to understand hyperscaler requirements for performance characterization, power efficiency, and operational control.
• Influence platform roadmaps by translating customer and ecosystem feedback into actionable architectural requirements.
• Produce high‑quality architecture specifications, design documents, and customer‑facing technical materials.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, driving architectural coherence without direct ownership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related experience.
• OR Master's degree and 7+ years of experience.
• OR PhD and 6+ years of experience.
• 4+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

• 10+ years of experience in system software and/or firmware architecture for server or data center platforms.
• Strong expertise in ARM
  64 server architectures, operating systems, and hypervisors.
• Deep understanding of CPU power and performance management, including DVFS, idle states, power domains, and limits enforcement.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux kernel internals, ACPI, firmware‑OS interfaces, and performance tuning at scale.
• Familiarity with data center subsystems such as DDR, PCIe, and platform telemetry pipelines.
• Proven ability to work across hardware, firmware, and OS teams in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Strong debugging and performance analysis skills using system‑level and in‑lab tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior technical audiences and customers.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience delivering commercially deployed server or hyperscale compute platforms.
• In‑depth knowledge of ARM power management and system software specifications (PSCI, CPPC, ACPI, SBSA/SBMR, System Ready).
• Experience architecting power capping, thermal control, and performance isolation solutions in large‑scale data center environments.
• Familiarity with hyperscaler operational models, including fleet management, observability, and policy‑based control.
• Demonstrated success driving cross‑layer architectures that balance silicon capabilities with software flexibility.
• Experience collaborating with ARM, OCP, or related industry forums.

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.

Base Salary: $ – $. Additional compensation includes an annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants.