Qualcomm
Director, Business Development - AI Partnerships
$211K–$317K
San Diego, California · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years with a Bachelor's degree, 12+ years with an Associate's degree, or 14+ years with a High School Diploma or equivalent; relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years. Preferred: 12+ years in specified technology-related roles and 3+ years working with specified ecosystem partners.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or High School Diploma or equivalent, with the corresponding experience alternatives stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S.-based role; not eligible for visa sponsorship.
About the job
Develops strategic AI ecosystem partnerships across North America to accelerate adoption of Qualcomm AI solutions and drive commercial and go-to-market outcomes, including for next-generation Windows and enterprise computing platforms.
What you'll do
- Develop AI partnership strategy and manage a portfolio of AI, cloud, software, and PC ecosystem partners.
- Coordinate cross-functional joint plans, commercial proposals, negotiations, and go-to-market programs.
- Represent Qualcomm externally and use market intelligence to identify opportunities and inform AI ecosystem positioning.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of Sales, Business Development or related work experience; OR Associate's degree and 12+ years; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 14+ years. Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years of work experience (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
Nice to have
- 12+ years in business development, strategic partnerships, alliance management, account management, product marketing, or related technology-industry roles; 3+ years working with AI, cloud, software, semiconductor, PC compute, or technology ecosystem partners.
- MBA or equivalent business experience; experience leading global or multi-regional partner and/or marketing relationships; strong AI and PC Compute marketing experience.
Pay
$211,200.00 - $316,800.00 USD base salary
Tools
AI, cloud, software, semiconductor, PC compute, Windows
AI focus
Build and grow AI ecosystem partnerships, advancing adoption of Qualcomm AI solutions across compute, edge AI, cloud, software, and emerging AI applications.
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