Staff AI Software Program Manager

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,200 - 256,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking an AI Software Program Manager in San Diego, CA. This role plays a crucial part in managing AI/ML technologies across various business units, focusing on scoping, planning, and execution of software deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in program management within the SoC industry, with strong technical knowledge of AI/ML. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required, and the position offers a salary ranging from $171,200 to $256,800, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in program management in the SoC/embedded industry.
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML technology and deliverables.
• Experience managing products through the entire development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive program alignment and execution across multiple technologies.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to establish commitments.
• Develop program indicators to manage program health.

Skills

Technical product development

Program management

AI/ML technology

Software development principles

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Program management tools (dashboards, Gantt charts)

Job description

AI Software Program Manager

The AI Software Program Manager is a key member of the Central PMO within the Technology Planning and Edge Solutions (TPE) group at Qualcomm. The role focuses on AI/ML technologies for software products across various business units, leading efforts in scoping, planning, and managing the execution of AI/ML software deliverables across SoC platforms, programs, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong technical and program understanding to develop key insights and influence.
• Drive and deliver overall program alignment and execution across multiple technologies.
• Understand requirements priority and drive scoping and planning, including interdependencies, staffing constraints, and schedule optimization across multiple tech teams.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to establish clear Plan of Records commitments and enable prioritization.
• Establish rigorous execution discipline and communication processes, including risk management, mitigation, tracking, schedule trends vs. baseline, recovery actions, and executive reporting.
• Develop program indicators to manage program health, including quality and timelines.
• Develop and establish strong processes that streamline the development cycle and integrate multiple plans, dependencies, and deliverables effectively.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, channel requirements to respective development teams, and drive consensus on development schedules, plans, and processes.
• Use verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information to multiple audiences, requiring strong negotiation and alignment skills.
• Work independently with little supervision.

Skills and Experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a combination of technical product development and program management in the SoC/embedded industry.
• Strong technical understanding of AI/ML technology and deliverables.
• Strong working knowledge of software development principles at the SoC/embedded industry.
• Experience with multiple technology development and end-to-end product integration.
• Experience managing products through the entire development life cycle, including risk management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• PMP Certification.
• 10+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
• 5+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above).
• 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of experience with program management tools such as dashboards, Gantt charts, etc.

Location and Work Policy

This is an office based position located in San Diego, CA and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range: $171,200.00 - $256,800.00
The salary is only one component of total compensation. Qualcomm also offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus), and a highly competitive benefits package to support success at work, at home, and at play.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.