Voltage Regulator (VR) Architect

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Packaging Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm Power Delivery Team is seeking an experienced Voltage Regulator (VR) Architect to define and drive next-generation power delivery solutions for AI, HPC, mobile, automotive, and data center platforms. The ideal candidate will be a recognized expert in power electronics, analog and mixed-signal circuit design, voltage regulator architectures, and power conversion efficiency optimization, with experience spanning system, package, silicon, and integrated voltage regulator (IVR) technologies.

Define voltage regulator and power delivery architectures for future-generation products, from 48V/12V input rails to sub-1V silicon loads. Lead architecture, design, and evaluation of advanced power conversion solutions, including multiphase buck converters, PMICs, IVRs, switched-capacitor converters, and distributed power architectures. Drive system-level optimization of power efficiency, transient response, power density, thermal performance, reliability, and total cost. Develop and evaluate analog control architectures, compensation schemes, feedback loops, and stability methodologies for high-current voltage regulators. Collaborate closely with silicon, package, board, PDN, thermal, and system architects to co-optimize end-to-end power delivery solutions. Lead technology assessments and roadmaps for emerging power delivery technologies, including on-chip and near-die voltage regulation. Interface directly with foundries to enable integrated voltage regulator solutions, defining process requirements, device utilization strategies, reliability criteria, and technology roadmaps. Drive co-optimization of process technology, silicon implementation, package integration, and PDN architecture for next-generation power delivery systems. Partner with external vendors and ecosystem partners to influence future regulator technologies and product roadmaps.

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Power Electronics, Analog IC Design, Power Management, or related field. 10+ years of experience in voltage regulator, PMIC, power management, or power delivery architecture. Deep expertise in: Power Electronics Analog and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design Control Theory and Loop Compensation DC-DC Converter Design Multiphase Voltage Regulators Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVRs) Power Delivery Networks (PDNs) Power Integrity and Transient Analysis Efficiency Optimization Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI, HPC, GPU, CPU, or data-center power delivery systems supporting hundreds to thousands of amps. Direct experience implementing on-chip or near-die IVRs. Experience working with leading foundries such as TSMC, Samsung, or Intel Foundry. Knowledge of advanced CMOS, FinFET, GAA, backside power delivery, and advanced packaging technologies. Experience with package-board-silicon co-design and System Technology Co-Optimization (STCO). Minimum Qualifications: •    Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 9+ years of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 8+ year of System/Package Design/Technology Engineering or related work experience. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number