HBM PHY System Architect (San Diego, US)

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

QCT mixed-signal IP design team is looking for skilled system architects to design high-speed, high-performance, and low-power HBM Phys. You’ll help with system definition, architecture, and end-end design cycle - starting from early ideas all the way to final chip production and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Own the HBM PHY architecture and system definition, driving end-to-end solutions that meet performance, power, area, and reliability targets.
• Develop and manage system timing budgets across on-die, and off-chip interfaces, ensuring robust operation across all conditions.
• Lead cross-functional architectural trade-offs and execution, working closely with SoC, memory, package, and validation teams.
• Deliver best-in-class HBM PHY solutions through technical leadership, innovation, and alignment with product roadmap requirements.

Required for this Role:

• 5+ years of experience in HBM PHY architecture and design for high-performance memory interfaces.
• Strong understanding of JEDEC memory standards (HBM, LPDDR, DDR) and their application to PHY architecture and design.
• Expertise in link budgeting, timing closure, margin analysis, and PHY training methodologies for high-speed interfaces.
• Proven ability to drive technical discussions and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and globally distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with signal integrity (SI), power integrity (PI), package effects, and power delivery networks for high-speed memory systems.
• Knowledge of advanced process technologies, mixed-signal design principles, and high-speed interface implementation.
• Understanding of design-for-yield, manufacturability, and production challenges associated with high-speed memory links.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Python for automation and analysis.

Keywords

• HBM, DDR, DRAM, PHY, high-speed interface, signal integrity, power integrity.

Educational Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's, Electrical Engineering
• Preferred: Master's, Electrical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$174,400.00 - $261,600.00

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