Director, Product Management - Data Center CPU

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 229,800 - 344,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

RSU grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Operations Group, Product Management is seeking an experienced Product Manager to shape the Server SoC and platform roadmap for cloud datacenters.

You will partner with CSPs, OEMs/ODMs and cross-functional teams to deliver cost-aware, scalable server solutions for general-purpose and AI workloads, with heavy emphasis on customer engagement and long-term roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field.
• 8+ years of Product Management or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic planning of Server SoC roadmap, including server platforms and racks.
• Own end-to-end product ownership and ensure business goals are met.
• Drive adoption of Cloud server platforms with customers and partners.
• Coordinate with engineering, program management, and sales across CSPs and OEM/ODM.

Skills

Product Management

Customer engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Product Manager – Server SoCs and Platforms

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. – Operations Group, Product Management.

General Summary

Qualcomm is looking for an experienced and hands‑on Product Manager in the Cloud Business Unit to help strategize and drive next‑generation Server SoCs and Platforms roadmap. In this customer‑focused role, you will work with the world’s leading Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), drawing insights and requirements from a deep understanding of the cloud hardware infrastructure landscape in these customers’ datacenters, and driving the Cloud server, rack, systems and platforms definitions and roadmap targeting general‑purpose and AI workloads. The candidate will prioritize use cases while working closely with customers, engineering, sales, and business development teams and function as a central resource with design, process, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and sales as the product(s) move through lifecycle. Responsibility also includes formulating and executing long‑term roadmaps for cost/profit control and promoting new technologies and industry‑leading trends.

Principal Requirements and Responsibilities

• Definition and execution of strategic planning of Server SoC roadmap, including server platforms and racks.
• End‑to‑end ownership of the product and ensure business goals are met.
• Drive adoption of Cloud server platforms with customers, evangelizing existing and future solutions.
• Product‑manage customer engagement activities, coordinating with program management, software development, performance benchmarking, and applications engineering.
• Align with cross‑functional teams (Business Unit, Sales, Engineering) on CSP and OEM/ODM requirements.
• Partner with and manage key OEM/ODM customer engagements from concept through qualification and post‑launch.
• Drive executive decision‑making for new investments in cloud data center solutions, including competitive analysis, program goals and business requirements, architectural concepts, risk management strategies, financial analysis, schedule and hardware strategy.
• Work closely with datacenter business teams to drive adoption across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with the program management and engineering counterparts on the customer side.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field.
• 8+ years of Product Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the Cloud and Datacenter industry, with experience at CSP, OEM, ODM, or technology provider level.
• Solid understanding of CSP, OEM, and ODM customer product life cycle.
• Significant experience in a customer‑facing role and experience with CSPs or enterprise datacenter customers.
• In‑depth knowledge of server workloads and ISV ecosystem.
• In‑depth knowledge of cloud and datacenter hardware requirements and design.
• Excellent written, oral communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and handle multiple simultaneous projects.
• Highly results driven.
• Experience in writing business plans and commercial justifications.
• MBA.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$229,800.00 – $344,800.00. Salary is only one component of total compensation. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants and a highly competitive benefits package. Please review more details about our US benefits at the company link.

EEO Statement

Qualcomm is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Disability Accommodation

Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests during the application/hiring process, please email [e-mail] or call our toll‑free number. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities.

Location

Office based position; can be located in Qualcomm’s Santa Clara or San Diego, CA office sites and must comply with the company’s onsite work policy.

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