As a Director of Product Management in Qualcomm’s Data Center Business Unit, you will lead the development of AI-driven data center solutions by defining strategic product roadmaps and executing market analysis to identify emerging trends such as large language models and rack-scale orchestration. You’ll collaborate with silicon architects, firmware engineers, and software teams to translate customer needs into detailed requirements for custom AI accelerators and full-stack software, while engaging directly with hyperscale cloud providers and enterprise customers to gather feedback and drive early deployments of rack-scale AI clusters. Your responsibilities include mentoring a high-performing team of product managers, crafting go-to-market strategies, and tracking system-level performance metrics post-launch to maximize ROI and market share. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data center infrastructure, expertise with AI frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, and deep knowledge of rack-scale architectures including power delivery and cooling subsystems.
Skills
TensorFlow
PyTorch
PCIe
CXL
UAL
Python
Go
Rack-scale architectures
AI accelerators
CPU/GPU architectures
Disaggregated architectures
DPUs
Thermal management
Power delivery systems
CI/CD
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
Docker
What you'll do
Define and execute the product strategy for AI-centric data center platforms.
Lead market analysis to identify emerging trends in AI workloads.
Translate customer needs into detailed product requirements and integration specs.
Engage with hyperscale cloud providers to gather feedback and drive deployments.
Craft value propositions, competitive positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
Mentor a team of product managers to foster innovation and rigorous decision-making.
What we're looking for
12+ years of product management experience with at least 5 years in data center or AI infrastructure.
Deep knowledge of AI accelerators, CPU/GPU architectures, interconnect fabrics, and rack-level system design.
Experience defining and launching complex silicon-plus-software AI products and rack-scale solutions.
Proven ability to engage C-level executives and engineering leads at hyperscale cloud providers and tier-1 enterprises.
Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, market sizing, and competitive benchmarking.
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities to translate technical detail into clear business impact.
Market check
Salary context
This
$196,000–$294,000
range sits above
69%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$184,000–$262,400
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$189,575–$246,150
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 238 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.
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