Staff Product Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$179,200–$268,800 / yr
Posted
171 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Sep 21, 2026

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $224k
$153k most similar roles pay here $281k

This role pays more than 74% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$225,450 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $224k versus about $201k 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 621 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $147,900–$222,500 across 601 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Product Manager

The Staff Product Manager joins the Operations Group to manage multiple products and technology areas within complex government programs. This individual directs comprehensive product strategies from conception through end-of-life, defining requirements, identifying market gaps through complex analysis, and preparing responses to customer RFPs. The role involves collaborating with engineering, program management, and business development teams to ensure alignment across the product lifecycle. Key responsibilities include creating product plans, delivering technical presentations to diverse audiences, and translating customer feedback into roadmap changes. Candidates must possess a background in Product Management and technical expertise within the wireless telecommunications industry, specifically involving modem, location, AI, and compute technologies. The role requires navigating a large matrixed organization to manage products for government use cases while ensuring all performance, cost, and timeline goals are met through cross-functional collaboration.

What does a Product Manager earn in California?

Median $223300 from 163 postings across 44 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Direct a comprehensive product strategy from initial conception and definition through the end of life.
  • Define technical requirements and interdependencies for assigned products and technology areas.
  • Analyze market gaps based on customer, technology, and ecosystem demands to guide design conversations.
  • Prepare responses to customer RFPs in collaboration with proposal teams.
  • Deliver complex technical presentations regarding product roadmaps to diverse audiences and senior leadership.
  • Translate customer feedback and environmental changes into actionable updates for the product roadmap.
  • Manage product development activities including cost determination, impact analysis, and sales forecasting.
  • Ensure cross-functional alignment by tracking KPIs and specifications during the engineering delivery process.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for a U.S. Government security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an MBA is preferred.
  • 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • 10+ years of experience managing the complete product lifecycle from concept to launch and defining requirements.
  • 3+ years of experience interacting with senior leadership (Director level and above).
  • 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
  • Experience in the Wireless Telecommunications industry, including Modem, Location, AI, and Compute technologies.

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