Qualcomm
Central Program Management (TPE) - Program Manager, Staff
$175K–$263K
San Diego, California · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years required; relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years). 10+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About the job
Leads cross-functional programs to plan and deliver 5G/6G infrastructure base-station chipset products, coordinating silicon, systems, and software through commercialization.
What you'll do
- Develop and manage program plans, schedules, budgets, staffing, deliverables, risks, and milestones from initiation through delivery.
- Coordinate engineering teams and stakeholders, align priorities and schedules, and report program health, risks, and corrective actions.
- Drive integration of silicon, systems, and software and improve processes for product development and commercialization.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience; relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
- Direct experience in semiconductor development and/or manufacturing.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder alignment skills.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 10+ years of Program Management or related work experience; additional preferred experience includes digital SOC/mixed-signal/RF chips, senior leadership interaction, matrixed organizations, program-management tools, and telecommunications.
Pay
$175,300.00 - $262,900.00 (base salary)
Tools
5G, 6G, digital SOC, mixed-signal, baseband, RF
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