Qualcomm
Director, Sourcing (EDA/3PIP/Emulation)
$186K–$278K
Santa Clara, California +1 · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Location
- Santa Clara, California
San Diego, California - Experience
- 9+ years with a Bachelor's degree; 11+ years with an Associate's degree; or 13+ years with a High School Diploma or equivalent. Relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of work experience (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or High School Diploma or equivalent.
About the job
Leads sourcing strategy, supplier agreements, and negotiations for EDA tools and third-party IP, balancing technology, cost, schedule, and supply assurance needs.
What you'll do
- Develop and lead sourcing strategies and plans aligned with business objectives.
- Guide sourcing recommendations and negotiate complex supplier agreements, including IP licensing, pricing, and supply assurance.
- Oversee complex sourcing projects, improve processes, and coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of Sourcing or related work experience; OR Associate's degree and 11+ years; OR High School Diploma or equivalent and 13+ years.
- Strong technical background and extensive experience sourcing EDA tools or managing EDA products in a fabless design company.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in a large matrixed organization, leadership, senior-leadership interaction, or cost projection and management.
Pay
$185,700.00 - $278,500.00 USD (base salary)
Tools
Electronic Design Automation (EDA), Third-Party IP
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