Director, Product Management, Data Center CPU

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CASan Diego, CA
Salary
$229,800–$344,800 / yr
Posted
70 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Dec 30, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $238k
This role $287k
$165k most similar roles pay here $364k

This role pays more than 83% of similar roles. Most pay $201,996–$275,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $287k versus about $238k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Director, Product Management, Data Center CPU

Director, Product Management - Data Center CPU joins the Cloud Business Unit to lead the strategy and roadmap for next-generation Server SoCs and Platforms. This customer-focused role involves collaborating with leading Cloud Service Providers to gather requirements and define server, rack, systems, and platforms targeting general-purpose and AI workloads. The successful candidate will manage the full product lifecycle, from concept through qualification and post-launch, while coordinating with internal teams in engineering, sales, and manufacturing. Key responsibilities include performing competitive analysis, managing financial analysis for new investments, and executing long-term roadmaps for cost and profit control. Required competencies include expertise in business and systems analysis, high-level communication skills, and a deep understanding of server workloads, the ISV ecosystem, and cloud hardware requirements to solve complex infrastructure challenges within the data center domain.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the strategic roadmap for Server SoCs, platforms, and racks.
  • Act as the primary advocate for customer requirements while ensuring corporate business goals are met.
  • Evangelize existing and future cloud server solutions to internal and external customers.
  • Manage end-to-end engagement with OEM and ODM partners from product concept through post-launch.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to prioritize and balance technical requirements through formal MRD/PRD processes.
  • Drive executive decision-making for new investments using competitive analysis, financial analysis, and risk management.
  • Promote the adoption of the cloud portfolio across various datacenter business units.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in the Cloud and Datacenter industry is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud and datacenter hardware requirements, design, and server workloads.
  • Experience in customer-facing roles with CSPs, OEMs, or ODMs is preferred.
  • Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage multiple simultaneous projects while being results-driven.
  • Experience writing business plans and commercial justifications is preferred; an MBA is also preferred.

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