Datacenter Software Program Manager

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$188,000–$282,000 / yr
Posted
69 days ago
Closes
Oct 3, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k
This role $235k
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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Datacenter Software Program Manager

Join Qualcomm Technologies' Datacenter team as a Senior Program Manager to lead the development and execution of complex programs in hardware and software solutions for data centers and edge computing environments. You will manage program plans, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and meet scope requirements while fostering collaboration with stakeholders across engineering, product management, and third-party developers. Key responsibilities include defining long-term maintenance strategies and optimizing the software roadmap through ecosystem partnerships. Ideal candidates have 7+ years of experience in semiconductor, telecommunications, or developer ecosystems, with a strong background in x86 or ARM platforms, AI products, and Linux-based distributions. This role demands expertise in program management, engineering, and product development to drive large-scale deployments at leading organizations.

What you'll do

  • Develops and manages program plans for multiple small programs or a single complex program.
  • Ensures on-time delivery within budget and scope for assigned projects.
  • Defines end-to-end software strategy in collaboration with product management teams.
  • Drives third-party developer ecosystem to optimize software reuse and roadmap.
  • Identifies opportunities for software optimization across the development lifecycle.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of program management or related experience in semiconductor, telecommunications, or developer ecosystems.
  • 3+ years of engineering, product, or program management on x86 or ARM platforms/ecosystems.
  • 2+ years of AI product or application development experience.
  • Strong understanding of software stacks and Linux-based distributions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.

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