Staff Product Manager, Data Center High-Speed Connectivity & AI Infrastructure

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$205,000–$307,600 / yr
Posted
67 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 2, 2027

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Above market

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TL;DR · Staff Product Manager, Data Center High-Speed Connectivity & AI Infrastructure

Staff Product Manager - Data Center High-Speed Connectivity & AI Infrastructure joins the Data Center Business Unit to define next-generation connectivity solutions for hyperscale AI infrastructure. This role involves driving product strategy, roadmap definition, and execution for high-speed technologies that enable AI scale-up and scale-out systems. The individual will manage customer engagement, translate requirements into technical priorities, and collaborate with architecture and engineering teams to develop products spanning Serdes, optical networking, PCIe, and die-to-die connectivity. Key responsibilities include developing business cases, pricing strategies, and multi-generation roadmaps while balancing performance, power efficiency, and cost. The role requires expertise in high-speed I/O, chiplet ecosystems, advanced packaging, and heterogeneous integration. This position addresses the critical challenge of building scalable infrastructure for AI and machine learning deployments through advanced electrical and optical interconnect technologies within data center environments.

What does a Product Manager earn in California?

Median $223300 from 163 postings across 44 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define multi-generation product roadmaps for high-speed connectivity solutions supporting AI and cloud infrastructure.
  • Translate customer needs and market requirements into technical product specifications and roadmap priorities.
  • Identify emerging trends in AI networking, scale-up fabrics, chiplet ecosystems, and rack-scale infrastructure.
  • Lead the development of business cases, investment recommendations, and pricing strategies for new technologies.
  • Coordinate with engineering and architecture teams to define system-level requirements for optical and electrical interconnects.
  • Develop value propositions and positioning for strategic customer opportunities in the hyperscale data center market.
  • Manage product lifecycles from initial concept through market deployment and adoption tracking.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor, networking, connectivity, or AI infrastructure markets.
  • Strong understanding of high-speed connectivity technologies including PCIe, Ethernet, optical interconnects, and chiplet ecosystems.
  • Experience with AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, HPC systems, or cloud architectures.
  • Familiarity with advanced packaging, heterogeneous integration, and high-bandwidth interconnect solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at the executive level.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and market evaluation capabilities.

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