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# Sr. Director, Data Center Chipset PE

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $281,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Firmware, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25196_5b25c9dc88d9a072d3eca5e8ccacd2d2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 10+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
 * OR
 * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 9+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
 * OR
 * PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience., * Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
 * 15+ years of experience in one or more areas of semiconductor product development (e.g., system design, architecture, HW design and validation, SW development).
 * 5+ years of experience balancing tradeoffs between product KPIs and costs.
 * 5+ years of experience managing project costs.
 * 4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
 * 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership., * Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents.

## Description

* Leverages expert knowledge of Data Center chipsets to influence and oversee chipset development and ensures chips are performing the functions of a device and associated Software/Firmware.
 * Oversees the resolution of all engineering issues on the chipset whether within a specific subsystem, or across subsystems, functions, and chipset components.
 * Outlines schedules, costs, requirements, and KPIs (e.g., power, performance, reliability) from concept to commercialization.
 * Influences development of new methodology for verification of KPIs (performance, power, and quality) of all components across the chipset; provides technical oversight to teams conducting hardware, software, or systems-level testing, verification, and validation to ensure project plans and specifications are met.
 * Sets guidelines for writing detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions; writes and reviews documentation., * Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
 * Has influence over the formulation and achievement of long-term business plans and objectives.
 * Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively., To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.