Datacenter Software Program Manager, Senior

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary:

Introduction

The Qualcomm Datacenter team stands at the forefront of innovation, crafting cutting-edge hardware and software solutions that transform the data center, edge, and infrastructure landscapes. Our advanced Datacenter products are trusted and utilized by some of the world’s most prominent organizations, powering critical operations at scale. As we embark on an exciting phase of rapid expansion, we are actively seeking talented professionals across diverse disciplines to join us in shaping the future of technology and delivering breakthrough deployments on a global stage.

**This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.**

**Position requires to be in the San Diego office, 5 days a week**

Job Overview

You will collaborate with engineering, product, business, and executive stakeholders to define and execute the program Plan of Record, manage schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables and risks. You will drive resolution of issues and set execution priorities accordingly. You will represent the program internally and will drive alignment across stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience on x86 or ARM or RISC-V platforms/ecosystem.
• Understanding of software stacks and Linux-based distributions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of Program Management or related work experience on x86 or ARM or RISC-V platforms/ecosystem.
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML technology and deliverables.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with program sponsors and cross-functional stakeholders to define program objectives, scope, priorities, deliverables, and milestone commitments.
• Develop and manage the program Plan of Record, including integrated schedules, resource and budget forecasts, dependencies, and critical-path activities, to deliver on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Drive software development execution across teams, establish accountable owners, and resolve dependencies that affect program milestones.
• Identify, assess and track technical and execution risks, coordinate mitigation and recovery plans, and escalate issues promptly with clear recommendations.
• Track key program metrics and milestone readiness, identify significant deviations from the Plan of Record, and drive corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Lead program reviews and communicate status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions needed from engineering, business leads, and executives.
• Coordinate proposed scope, schedule, and resource changes; assess their impact and obtain stakeholder alignment before updating program commitments.
• Promote the program vision and objectives, reinforce accountability, and improve execution through consistent program management best practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Predictable milestone execution, with early visibility into risks, dependencies, and recovery actions.
• Clear program decisions, accountable owners, and timely closure of cross-functional issues.
• Trust built through clear communication, positive leadership, and disciplined execution.
• Alignment across engineering, product, business, and executive stakeholders in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Accountability, intellectual honesty, and transparent decision-making across global cross-functional teams.
• Leadership grounded in integrity, ownership, and a consistent focus on enterprise outcomes.

Level of Responsibility

• Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment on decisions affecting program commitments, financial outcomes, operations, and customer relationships.
• Translate complex technical and program information into clear communication for audiences with differing levels of expertise, including senior leadership and large groups.
• Use negotiation and influence to align stakeholders and resolve competing priorities.
• Navigate ambiguity, determine effective approaches when steps are not defined, and assess downstream impacts to minimize rework.
• Develop innovative processes, procedures, and work products within established guidelines to achieve program objectives.
• Apply advanced data analysis and analytical reasoning to evaluate alternatives and solve problems when information is incomplete or conflicting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$159,400.00 - $239,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

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