This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
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— the shaded band above.
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versus about
$230k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 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
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Listed pay typically runs
$152,130–$222,500
across 550 roles with salary data.
Senior Director, Handset Technology Product Manager joins the Handset Technology Product Management team to drive next-generation mobile experiences across Snapdragon platforms. This leadership role involves identifying emerging mobile use cases in areas such as AI, gaming, imaging, and ambient computing while translating customer needs into actionable technical requirements. The successful candidate will collaborate with CPU, GPU, NPU, Camera, Multimedia, Connectivity, Memory, I/O, System Architecture, and Software teams to align IP roadmaps with real-world mobile workloads. Key responsibilities include defining architectural decisions, establishing usage models, and conducting workload analysis to resolve system bottlenecks. Required expertise includes deep knowledge of semiconductor architecture, power and thermal optimization, and mobile operating systems. The role requires a strategic leader capable of navigating complex cross-functional initiatives and influencing engineering organizations to ensure technology investments support differentiated features for mobile users and OEM partners.