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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Program Manager - GPU AI - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $171,200.0 - $256,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Open Source Technology, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, IT Architecture, Information Technology - **Published:** June 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=24cf356ebb9cfe5c ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * 10+ years of HW/SW engineering experience, including technical program management or engineering program execution. * Experience in AI/ML, graphics, or system performance-related HW/SW development environments. * Familiarity with ASIC/IP development processes and cross-functional execution across hardware and software teams. * Experience with planning, dependency management, risk tracking, and milestone execution. * Hands-on experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence. * Strong communication skills for both technical and leadership audiences. Please note: This is not an IT Program/Project Manager role; it is a technical program role supporting GPU AI engineering execution. Preferred Skills * PMP and/or Agile certification. * Experience with AI/ML frameworks or open-source ecosystems such as llama.cpp, TVM/MLC, LiteRT, WebGPU, or IREE. * Experience with open-source enablement, CI/regression, upstreaming, or framework integration. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing environment with overlapping priorities and distributed teams., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. * 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience. ## Description Qualcomm is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Adreno GPU Program Management team and drive execution across GPU AI workstreams. This role will bring structure, visibility, and cross-functional alignment across open-source AI frameworks, model onboarding, workload enablement, benchmark performance/power tracking, and next-generation GPU AI architecture. This role is based in San Diego, CA and requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week). 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