Sr. Director Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $251,200–$376,800 / yr
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: Dec 16, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $314k

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 834 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Sr. Director Systems Engineer

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As a Principal Systems Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will lead the research, design, development, simulation, and validation of cutting-edge systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions to meet stringent system requirements and standards. You will collaborate with high-level representatives from various internal teams and external partners to develop comprehensive system strategies and execution plans for 4G/5G/6G technologies, ensuring alignment with cellular standards such as 3GPP NR and LTE. Your role involves overseeing functional analysis, defining interface and performance specifications, and implementing robust problem-solving standards. You will supervise multiple teams and managers, making critical decisions that impact program success while managing budgets and schedules for various departments. This position requires a deep understanding of large-scale matrixed organizations and extensive experience in systems engineering, ideally with expertise in cellular technology standards.

Skills

C++ Python Java Linux 4G/5G 3GPP LTE System Engineering CI/CD Git JIRA Confluence Agile Scrum AWS Kubernetes

What you'll do

Leads the research and development of systems-level software and hardware solutions.
Oversees the simulation and validation of system designs to meet requirements.
Directs multiple teams in defining and implementing new or modified systems.
Develops standards for triaging problems at the system level and presents findings.
Creates overarching strategies and execution plans for project teams.
Manages budgets, schedules, and performance standards across departments.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
Master’s degree in relevant field and 9+ years of Systems Engineering experience required.
PhD in a related discipline and at least 8 years of Systems Engineering experience needed.
Extensive knowledge of 4G/5G/6G systems and cellular standards like 3GPP NR, LTE.
Proven ability to lead multiple teams in system-level design and development.
Experience overseeing budgets, schedules, and performance standards for various departments.

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