Sr. Director - Engineering

Job Title

Sr. Director - Engineering

Role Summary

Senior engineering leader responsible for overseeing development of application processor and modem chipsets from concept through commercialization. Leads cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, software, verification, and documentation to deliver products that meet defined KPIs.

Role sets technical direction, verification methodology, schedules, and budgets for high-volume semiconductor products.

Experience Level

Senior - typically requires 10+ years of engineering experience and 5+ years in technical leadership. Qualcomm minimums specify 10+ years (Bachelor), 9+ years (Master's), or 8+ years (PhD) in related engineering fields.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Oversee chipset development across subsystems (application processor, modem, PMICs, connectivity, transceivers, RF front end) and ensure functional performance.
• Resolve engineering issues that span subsystems, functions, and components.
• Define schedules, costs, requirements, and product KPIs (power, performance, reliability) from concept to commercialization.
• Provide technical oversight for hardware, firmware, software, and systems-level verification, validation, and testing.
• Develop and influence verification methodology and measurements for chipset-level KPIs.
• Establish guidelines for technical documentation and review feature descriptions.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and performance standards for the functional area and supervise managers/supervisors.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor product development.
• 5+ years in a technical leadership role supervising managers or supervisors.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and interact with executive leadership.
• Experience defining product KPIs and making tradeoffs between performance, power, reliability, and cost.
• Experience managing project costs and schedules in large, matrixed organizations.

Nice-to-have:

• 15+ years in semiconductor product development, system design, architecture, hardware design/validation, or software development.
• Experience developing verification methodologies and tools for chipset-level KPIs.
• Demonstrated experience working in large matrixed organizations and with executive-level stakeholders.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (with 10+ years experience), OR Master's degree in those fields (with 9+ years), OR PhD in those fields (with 8+ years). Preferred: Master's or PhD in EE/CE/CS. Equivalent practical experience is accepted as described in the minimum qualifications.

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.