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Qualcomm · 3 days ago

Data Center Design Engineer

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$144K/yr - $216K/yr
date7+ years exp

Qualcomm is searching for engineering talent to set and drive future systems level vision and technical requirements for their Data Center Services Group. As a Data Center Design Engineer, you will lead designs for Qualcomm’s Global DCs and impact other DC projects around the world, providing technical guidance and solving large scale implementation issues.

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Responsibilities

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
Some travel may be necessary for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interfacing with design consultants

Qualification

Data Center designCooling solutionsAutoCADMicrosoft VisioRack power distributionNetworking architectureServer/storage hardwareAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of IT-specific work experience with a Bachelor's degree
9+ years of IT-specific work experience without a Bachelor's degree
Must be able to work full time on-site in San Diego (5 days per week)
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
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
Some travel may be necessary for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction reviews, and interfacing with design consultants

Preferred

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

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package

Company

Qualcomm

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Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
dateFounded in 1985
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.qualcomm.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.5M
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1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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