Chipset/Chip Program Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,200–$256,800 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 26, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $196k
This role $214k
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This role pays more than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $167,200–$225,025 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $196k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Chipset/Chip Program Manager

The Chipset/Chip Program Manager joins the Datacenter team to develop, define, and execute the plan of record for digital IC, hardware, and software products. This individual manages programs from initiation through delivery by coordinating schedules, budgets, resources, and risks while interfacing with internal and external stakeholders across various functions. Day-to-day responsibilities include establishing project milestones, managing risk matrices, tracking program indicators, and leading interdepartmental meetings to ensure disciplined development. The role requires expertise in semiconductor development, specifically involving digital SOC, mixed-signal baseband, or RF chips. Candidates must be proficient with program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts. This position addresses the technical challenges of developing advanced hardware and software solutions for data center, edge, and infrastructure environments, ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards within a complex matrixed organization.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute the Plan of Record including schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables for chipset programs.
  • Monitor program progress against milestones to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
  • Coordinate project requirements and synchronize activities across multiple global design centers and external partners.
  • Establish risk management matrices and develop mitigation strategies to resolve potential program issues.
  • Create and maintain reporting systems to communicate status, trends, and risks to executive leadership.
  • Lead interdepartmental meetings to define project tasks, establish policies, and allocate resources across functions.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of digital IC/HW/SW programs from initiation through final delivery.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Direct experience in semiconductor development is required.
  • 3+ years of experience working with operating budgets, resources, and project financials.
  • 2+ years of experience managing digital SOC, mixed-signal baseband, or RF chips in a chipset program management role.
  • 2+ years of experience interacting with senior leadership at the VP level and above.
  • 1+ year of experience working in a medium-to-large matrixed organization.
  • 1+ year of experience using program management tools such as dashboards and Gantt charts.

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