Global Director PCB Layout & Design

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 21 days ago $167,200–$250,800 / year
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TL;DR

The Director of PCB Layout & Design at Qualcomm Technologies leads a world-class design team responsible for PCB/PWB designs across multiple project disciplines within the company's centralized hardware design teams. This senior-level role involves managing workflow and priorities across geographies, directing complex data analyses, and coordinating with critical stakeholders to align project deliverables and schedules. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DFM for PCB fabrication, using tools like Mentor Xpedition, PADS, and Cadence Allegro, and working closely with external suppliers and internal teams to ensure successful design completion from concept through production. They must also possess deep knowledge of RF, digital, and high-speed designs, as well as the ability to lead process improvements and drive innovative tool automation across CAD and QCAE support teams.

Skills

Mentor_Xpedition Mentor_PADS Cadence_Allegro Valor CAM350 IPC_specifications MIPI SERDES QLINK DDR5x_PCIE GB_ethernet DFM DFA IDF_EMN CAD_tools

What you'll do

  • Manage workflow and priorities across global geographies for PCB/PWB designs.
  • Direct teams to conduct high-quality advanced analyses and verify accuracy in large projects.
  • Lead discussions with critical stakeholders to align project deliverables and schedules.
  • Develop new processes and implement improvements to maximize efficiencies in design.
  • Review and encourage team members' ideas, translating them into solutions and procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Over 14 years of hands-on experience in high-density electronics packaging PCB/PWB design.
  • Extensive management experience leading PCB/PWB teams and mentoring designers.
  • Proficiency with Mentor Xpedition, PADS, and Cadence Allegro PCB design software.
  • Expertise in DFM analysis using Valor and CAM350 tools for multiple board types.
  • Leadership in developing innovative processes and driving tool automation initiatives.
  • Deep knowledge of IPC specifications and industry standards for complex system designs.

Market check

Salary context

This $167,200–$250,800 range sits above 59% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,200–$232,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$166,246–$224,125

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 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 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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