Data Center Software Program Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$154,400–$231,600 / yr
Posted
71 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Feb 13, 2027

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

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TL;DR · Data Center Software Program Manager

The Data Center Software Program Manager (up to Senior level) joins the Engineering Services Group to lead Data Center SoC software development for next-generation server, AI, and networking products. This role drives end-to-end software planning, development, integration, validation, and release execution across architecture, silicon, firmware, embedded software, platform software, and productization teams from concept through production. You will develop and execute Plans of Record, managing schedules, dependencies, and risks while ensuring alignment to silicon milestones and software release commitments. The position requires expertise in semiconductor product development lifecycles, Linux system software, virtualization, and platform enablement. You will manage complex hardware-software co-development for CPUs, AI accelerators, and networking silicon, providing executive visibility into software readiness, feature maturity, and milestone attainment for advanced semiconductor products.

What you'll do

  • Drive end-to-end execution of Data Center SoC software programs from architecture through production release.
  • Develop and manage integrated software Plans of Record, including schedules, dependencies, milestones, and release plans.
  • Lead software readiness activities across architecture, ASIC, firmware, embedded, system, and platform software teams.
  • Track software readiness, feature maturity, critical dependencies, and milestone attainment against silicon targets.
  • Identify, escalate, and drive closure of cross-functional execution risks impacting product schedules.
  • Lead software readiness reviews, milestone reviews, and executive program reviews for senior leadership.
  • Establish execution frameworks for requirements traceability, software planning, release governance, and development lifecycle management.
  • Drive alignment across internal engineering teams and external ecosystem partners to ensure product readiness.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • 8+ years of semiconductor, SoC, firmware, embedded software, system software, platform software, or related development experience.
  • Direct experience managing semiconductor or SoC software development programs involving hardware-software co-development.
  • Experience driving execution across architecture, silicon, firmware, validation, and software organizations through product release.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
  • 8+ years of Program Management, Engineering Management, Technical Leadership, or related experience in semiconductor product development (preferred).
  • 5+ years managing software, firmware, or platform execution for semiconductor or SoC programs (preferred).

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