Staff Software Program Manager - Datacenter team

Job Title

Staff Software Program Manager - Datacenter team

Role Summary

Lead program management for Qualcomm's Datacenter software across hardware-software co-development for data center products. Own plans of record, schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional coordination from initiation through delivery.

Work with engineering, firmware, silicon, validation, and senior stakeholders to drive product releases for complex SoC-based systems.

Experience Level

Senior role. Requires 4+ years of program management experience (preferred 5+), and extensive semiconductor/SoC/software development experience (typically 8+ years) managing hardware-software co-development.

Responsibilities

Manage programs and coordinate stakeholders to ensure delivery of complex semiconductor software and platform projects.

• Develop and execute the program Plan of Record: schedules, resource forecasts, scope, communication plans, and prioritization.
• Track program metrics; identify deviations from plan and drive corrective actions.
• Identify program risks, maintain the risk tracker, and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage and prioritize program team tasks; establish schedules and track task completion.
• Drive alignment and execution across architecture, silicon, firmware, validation, and software teams.
• Monitor budgets and program spending; report status to program sponsors and stakeholders.
• Promote program vision, adopt best practices, and recommend process improvements.

Requirements

Must-have experience and capabilities for immediate contribution.

• Direct experience managing semiconductor or SoC software development programs, including software readiness, firmware, platform software, and silicon bring-up.
• Demonstrated leadership of software development and platform execution for complex semiconductor products.
• 8+ years of semiconductor, SoC, firmware, embedded software, system or platform software development experience.
• 4+ years of program management or related experience; experience interacting with senior leadership (director level and above).
• Experience with program management tools (dashboards, Gantt charts) and tracking key program metrics.
• Experience working in large matrixed organizations.
• Direct semiconductor development and/or manufacturing experience required.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with digital SoC, mixed-signal baseband, RF chips, CPU and AI products or applications.
• Experience driving programs for large-scale data center or infrastructure deployments.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required. A Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field is preferred.

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.