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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 51 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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The Vice President of Industrial Automation at Qualcomm will lead the strategic direction and product innovation for the company’s Industrial & Embedded portfolio, focusing on edge computing, AI integration in operational technology, robotics platforms, and industrial IoT processor solutions. This executive will collaborate with various business units to develop a comprehensive blueprint that drives growth and strengthens market position by unifying hardware, software, cloud, AI, and ecosystem partnerships. Key responsibilities include defining long-term strategies, overseeing product development, executing go-to-market plans, fostering strategic partnerships, and guiding organizational transformation towards software-defined industrial offerings. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in industrial automation, robotics, embedded systems, and cloud technologies, along with a deep understanding of industrial architectures and edge computing.

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Industrial IoT Robotics Embedded Systems Cloud/SaaS Edge Computing AI Connectivity PLC SCADA Fieldbuses Ethernet TSN Safety Security CI/CD M&A Semiconductor Platforms Edge AI Connected Devices Deterministic Networking Autonomous Robotics Digital Twins Device Management SDKs Development Platforms Cloud Integration APIs Orchestration IoT Protocols 5G Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth LE Zigbee Thread CAN Bus MQTT CoAP DTLS TLS PKI RTOS Linux Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure Google Cloud

What you'll do

Define and lead multi-year industrial automation strategy for edge AI compute and cameras, connectivity, robotics, and embedded systems.
Own portfolio strategy and investment planning for Qualcomm’s industrial products including software and services development.
Build and execute go-to-market strategies to scale revenue and expand market share in global industrial verticals.
Partner with engineering leaders to guide product roadmaps ensuring solutions meet industrial-grade reliability and safety standards.
Develop strategic partnerships with industry leaders, cloud providers, and robotics ecosystem players to drive co-innovated solutions.

What we're looking for

15+ years of leadership in industrial automation, IoT, robotics, or embedded systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field.
Deep knowledge of industrial architectures and edge computing technologies.
Proven ability to guide product and business transformation in hardware + software environments.
Strong experience leading global engineering, product, and go-to-market organizations.
Demonstrated success in executive-level customer engagement and ecosystem partnerships.

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