VP, Memory Architecture

Qualcomm

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San Diego, Ca,Us, US Posted 79 days ago $272,100–$408,100 / year
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TL;DR

Qualcomm is hiring a Vice President of Memory Architecture to lead the development of its multi-generation memory technology roadmap across various platforms including mobile, automotive, XR, compute, IoT, and edge AI. This senior executive will define and drive the evolution of LPDDR5/6/7, HBM2E/3/3E, GDDR6/6X, UFS 4.0/5.0/6.0, NAND, and emerging NVM technologies, as well as related controllers and PHYs. Responsibilities include setting memory performance targets, optimizing the memory subsystem for diverse workloads, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure KPI delivery. The role also involves representing Qualcomm in industry standards bodies like JEDEC and UFS/JESD, and developing supplier and ecosystem strategies. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in product management, leadership roles within large organizations, and a strong background in computer or electrical engineering.

Skills

LPDDR5 HBM2E UFS NAND GDDR6 JEDEC AI GPU XR Automotive DRAM Packaging Controller vendors Memory controllers Interfaces Emerging NVM 3D stacking Chiplet-based memory integration Bandwidth optimization Latency reduction Power efficiency Thermal management Reliability engineering BOM cost analysis

What you'll do

  • Owns definition and roadmap for advanced memory technologies like LPDDR5/6/7, HBM2E/3/3E, UFS 4.0/5.0/6.0.
  • Defines strategy for multi-die and chiplet-based memory architectures including 2.5D/3D stacking.
  • Sets performance targets and ensures delivery of KPIs such as bandwidth, latency, power, and reliability.
  • Represents Qualcomm in industry standards organizations like JEDEC and UFS/JESD.
  • Leads optimization of memory subsystem for AI, GPU, camera, XR, and automotive workloads.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in memory technology landscape including DRAM, NAND/UFS storage, and emerging NVM.
  • Proven leadership in defining multi-generation memory technology roadmaps for various platforms.
  • Strong background in setting performance targets and ensuring KPI delivery across multiple workloads.
  • Industry engagement through representation in standards bodies like JEDEC and UFS/JESD.
  • Experience managing operating budgets and negotiating third-party business agreements.
  • Deep understanding of chiplet-based memory architectures, including 2.5D/3D stacking and HBM integration.

Market check

Salary context

This $272,100–$408,100 range sits above 97% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$157,280–$245,827

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,303–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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