Data Center Architect, Staff

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Architect

General Summary:

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.

Job responsibilities

• Design and plan data center physical deployments to meet business requirements for on-prem and co-located facilities
• Work on greenfield deployments and expansion/optimization of existing DCs
• 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.
• Work as a team with project managers, server, storage, networking, and facilities groups, external vendors, and others to drive successful project completion and meet expected timelines
• Globally assist with data center capacity planning, which is driven by QC's engineering and other business needs
• Collaborate with QC facilities staff and external design consultants through the design, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Develop and review design and RFP documents and processes
• Translate highly technical concepts into actionable plans
• Conduct engineering analysis and research designs and methods of implementing data center infrastructure equipment and collaborating with Facilities (MEP)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task diverse issues in ambiguous conditions
• Review and participate in IT compliance and risk management activities
• Review and drive DC security processes, enforcement, and audits
• Some travel may be necessary for site assessments, internal design meetings, construction review, and interfacing with design consultants

Preferred Experience

Qualified candidates will have experience in some or all of the areas below.

• 6+ years of experience in Data Center technology design and implementation
• Experience in architecting or designing cooling solutions at server, rack, row, room, and building levels
• Experience using 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and accurate process documentation

Must be able to work full time in San Diego (on-site)

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$144,200.00 - $216,400.00

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