Drimva

Qualcomm

Data Center BU – Chipset Program Manager

$175K–$263K

San Diego, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026

Experience
5+ years of Program Management or related work experience; advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years). Preferred qualifications also list 7+ years of program management or related work experience and 3+ years interacting with Director-level and above senior leadership.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

About the job

Drives semiconductor chip development programs from initiation through delivery, aligning cross-functional teams on scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and milestones.

What you'll do

  • Define program objectives, deliverables, and commitments with sponsors and stakeholders; develop and manage the Plan of Record.
  • Coordinate chip development execution, resolve dependencies, and manage risks, changes, and recovery actions.
  • Track milestones and metrics, lead program reviews, and communicate status and decisions to engineering, business, and executive audiences.

What they ask for

  • Experience managing semiconductor or SoC development programs, including development milestones and dependencies.
  • Experience coordinating hardware, software, and firmware deliverables across engineering teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience; advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership at the Director level and above.

Pay

$175,300.00 - $262,900.00 USD base salary

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