Senior AI Software Program Manager

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 21 days ago $154,400$231,600 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

The AI Software Program Manager is a senior role within the Technology Planning and Edge Solutions (TPE) group at Qualcomm Technologies, focusing on AI/ML technologies for software products across various business units. This position involves leading the scoping, planning, and execution of AI/ML software deliverables across SoC platforms, requiring strong technical understanding and program management skills to drive alignment and execution across multiple tech teams. The Program Manager will establish clear Plan of Records commitments, manage stakeholder expectations, and develop rigorous communication processes for risk management and executive reporting. Key responsibilities include prioritizing requirements, optimizing schedules, and integrating plans effectively while working independently with minimal supervision. Ideal candidates have 5 to 10 years of experience in technical product development and program management within the SoC/embedded industry, along with a strong grasp of AI/ML technology and software development principles.

Skills

AI/ML SoC embedded systems software development principles Risk Management CI/CD Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker Git Jira Confluence Prometheus Grafana PMP

What you'll do

  • Drive and deliver program alignment and execution across multiple AI/ML technologies.
  • Understand requirements priority to scope and plan projects with interdependencies.
  • Establish clear Plan of Records commitments for prioritization with Product Management.
  • Develop rigorous risk management processes and track schedule trends versus baseline.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and channel requirements to development teams effectively.
  • Use strong communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

What we're looking for

  • 5 to 10 years of experience in technical product development and program management in SoC/embedded industry.
  • Strong understanding of AI/ML technology and software development principles at the SoC level.
  • Experience managing products through entire development lifecycle with risk management expertise.
  • Ability to drive alignment, execution, and communication across multiple tech teams and stakeholders.
  • Develops rigorous processes for program health indicators, including quality and timeline management.

Market check

Salary context

This $154,400–$231,600 range sits above 29% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$172,600$259,670

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$176,287$246,150

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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