This role pays less than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$158,000–$206,900
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$158k
versus about
$182k
for comparable roles.
Based on 239 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
623 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
The Program Manager joins the Engineering Services Group to lead the onboarding, ramp, and lifecycle management of products manufactured by external contract manufacturers. This individual serves as the primary operational liaison between the company and external partners, managing the end-to-end production lifecycle from initial RFQs through high-volume manufacturing and sustaining operations. Key responsibilities include overseeing capacity planning, tooling readiness, yield improvements, and root-cause analysis for quality issues while ensuring compliance with export controls and security requirements. The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams in engineering, finance, and supply chain to manage inventory, cost tracking, and risk mitigation. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Engineering or Computer Science and experience in semiconductor-based systems, embedded hardware platforms, or regulated environments like government and defense sectors. They must navigate complex manufacturing execution while maintaining strict documentation for production decisions.
What does a Program Manager earn in California?
Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.
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