Director, Sales, Data Center

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$224,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Closes
Dec 16, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $280k
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This role pays more than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $146,687–$230,700 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $280k versus about $189k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 828 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director, Sales, Data Center

Qualcomm is seeking a senior Data Center Business Development and Sales Leader to join its Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group. This role involves driving new revenue opportunities for Qualcomm’s Data Center business unit by building strong relationships with key stakeholders at Hyperscalers, Cloud Providers, and OEMs. The candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams such as engineering and product management to position Qualcomm’s products effectively in the market and define next-generation offerings. Key responsibilities include identifying ecosystem partners, creating customer-facing briefings, tracking competitive trends, and nurturing strategic partnerships. Ideal candidates should possess deep knowledge of CPU/GPU/AI chipset design for data centers, along with strong communication skills and experience in server CPUs, AI, ML, and DL.

What you'll do

  • Develop sales strategies and build relationships with decision-makers at customer organizations.
  • Identify and establish partnerships with ecosystem partners to support Qualcomm’s initiatives.
  • Propose Qualcomm solutions that best fit target customers’ requirements and promote corresponding products.
  • Cultivate high-level customer intimacy by regularly presenting and driving relevance for Qualcomm.
  • Track competitive offerings, market trends, and business models in cloud and enterprise AI deployment.
  • Partner with Product Management to identify new opportunities and strategic partners for Qualcomm’s data center business.

What we're looking for

  • Proven track record in Data Center business development and sales.
  • Extensive experience with Hyperscalers, Cloud Providers, and key OEMs.
  • Deep knowledge of CPU/GPU/AI chipset, hardware, and architecture design.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder collaboration.
  • Ability to define and execute strategy for Qualcomm’s Data Center/Cloud AI business.
  • Experience in identifying new program opportunities and proposing solutions.
  • Track competitive offerings and market trends in cloud and enterprise AI.

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