Senior Director Product Management

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$227,700–$341,500 / yr
Posted
28 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 10, 2027

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Above market

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This role $285k
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Senior Director Product Management

Sr. Director Product Management joins the AI Platforms & Systems Solutions team to define end-to-end hardware-software solutions for on-device and hybrid computing. This leader will direct a comprehensive product strategy from conception through end of life, managing a high-performing team to develop products and specifications for AI/ML model enablement, agentic systems, orchestration runtimes, and open protocols. The role focuses on the Windows AI ecosystem, requiring expertise in local AI accelerators like CPU, GPU, and NPU. Key technical areas include inference optimization, task decomposition, and multi-agent workflows. Candidates must navigate complex technologies such as DirectX, WinML, OpenCL, and GGML, while working with frameworks like llama.cpp and Ollama. The position addresses the challenge of delivering scalable, high-performance AI experiences by bridging the gap between advanced models and silicon across various hardware environments.

What you'll do

  • Build and lead a high-performing team of product managers to deliver the Windows AI platform roadmap.
  • Define end-to-end hardware-software strategies for AI model enablement, agentic systems, and orchestration runtimes.
  • Develop and execute long-term roadmaps for product lifecycle management, cost control, and profit optimization.
  • Author and drive adoption of open protocols and industry standards across various technical bodies.
  • Translate complex market trends into differentiated product specifications with clear KPIs and conformance criteria.
  • Execute launch strategies through technical marketing, conferences, and direct engagement with customers and partners.
  • Deliver high-stakes technical presentations to executives and stakeholders regarding product roadmaps and innovation goals.
  • Manage intellectual property strategy by driving patent filings and contributions to industry standards.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of Product Management or related work experience (advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years).
  • 5+ years of people-leadership experience, including hiring, developing, and retaining technical talent (preferred).
  • 4+ years working in a large, matrixed organization (preferred).
  • 2+ years working with operating budgets and/or project financials (preferred).
  • 2+ years negotiating third-party business agreements or partnerships (preferred).
  • Experience defining or shipping Windows-ecosystem AI products, inference runtimes, agentic frameworks, or orchestration systems (preferred).
  • Advanced degree in a technical or business discipline (preferred).

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