SoC/IP integration, memory technologies, and high-speed I/O interconnects
Mechanical implications of high TDP CPUs/GPUs/AI accelerators and memory (HBM, DIMM density)
Connector and retention design
Signal integrity impacts of: Board warpage, Connector placement, Cable routing / risers
Mechanical implications for air and liquid (DLC) power, chips and memory thermal needs
Quick disconnect (MQD), blind mate electrical, liquid and modern interface design
Minimum Qualifications (per leveling description)
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in system design, validation, or related engineering roles
2+ years of experience participating in technical standards bodies or industry organizations
Demonstrated ability to influence across teams and organizations
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
7+ years of experience in system design, modeling, validation, or test
4+ years of active participation in standards organizations (e.g., OCP, JEDEC, PCI-SIG, IEEE, Linux Foundation or similar)
2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership
3+ years in a technical leadership role
Deep understanding of data center ecosystems, including enterprise, HPC, and hyperscale environments
Authored or co-authored specifications in OCP, EIA, IEC, or similar
Has implemented or influenced deployable OCP-compliant platforms
Experience designing and developing server or edge platforms across full lifecycle (architecture, design, implementation, verification, validation, through manufacturing and silicon qualification)
Knowledge of global data center market dynamics and competitive landscape
Strong expertise in mechanical and infrastructure design for server systems
Background in technical leadership roles with demonstrated impact
Familiarity with Qualcomm technologies and semiconductor platforms (preferred)
Established network within industry, standards bodies, or academia (preferred)
Excellent written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Willingness to travel as required
Keywords
Server, Systems, Semiconductor, Standards, Infrastructure, PCIe, OCP, Data Center, Adapters, Edge Computing
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- OR
- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
- OR
- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Global travel several times per year for standards organization forums.
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