Senior Director of Engineering (Networking Product)

Job Title

Senior Director of Engineering (Networking Product)

Role Summary

Senior engineering leader responsible for defining packet processing engine (PPE) requirements and architecture for networking products. Leads cross-functional teams (design, verification, validation, software, product management) to convert product objectives into PPE architectural designs and ensure implementation aligns with performance, power, cost, and feature targets.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 12+ years of relevant experience; preferred 15+ years. Prior technical leadership overseeing multi-discipline teams is expected.

Responsibilities

Lead PPE architecture and cross-team execution for networking features and platforms:

• Define PPE requirements (performance, power, cost, features) driven by product and automotive/TSN needs.
• Design and evolve PPE forwarding-plane architecture for complex features and performance targets.
• Translate PdM and software objectives into architectural designs and enablement plans for Design/DV/VI/SW teams.
• Drive DE/DV efforts to improve coverage, perform model-to-DV translation, and resolve systemic issues.
• Oversee simulations and analyses of power, performance, and KPIs at the PPE level and feed results into requirements and architecture decisions.
• Track industry developments and integrate technical innovations to improve PPE/networking engine effectiveness.
• Support software teams for system-level bring-up and feature enablement related to PPE.
• Ensure clear technical documentation, specifications, and design reviews across teams.

Requirements

Key skills and attributes required (must-haves first):

• Proven experience translating product and software requirements into PPE or datapath architectural designs and enabling implementation teams (Design/DV/SW).
• Deep networking datapath / packet-processing architecture and design expertise.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional influence, and ability to drive technical decisions across teams.
• Excellent system-level debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and verbal communication in Chinese and English.
• Ability to work under tight schedules and stressful situations to meet program goals.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience interacting with senior leadership (VP level and above).
• Prior experience managing teams with direct reports in technical leadership roles.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Qualcomm prefers MS or higher for senior roles. The posting provides equivalent-experience options: Bachelor +8 years, Master +7 years, or PhD +6 years of relevant ASIC/design/verification/validation/integration experience. (Fields referenced: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, related engineering/science disciplines.)

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.