VP, Memory Architecture

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 272,100 - 408,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Product Manager in San Diego, California to take ownership of the product strategy and roadmap for various memory architectures. The role demands extensive experience in product management, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of large matrixed organizations.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering as well as lengthy practical experience managing influential product lines and cross-functional teams.

The offered compensation ranges from $272,100 to $408,100, complemented by attractive bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 15 years of Product Management or related work experience.
• 6 years of leadership experience.
• Experience in a large matrixed organization.
• 2 years of negotiating 3rd party business agreements.

Responsibilities

• Owns definition and roadmap for various memory architectures.
• Partners with teams to set memory performance targets.
• Represents Qualcomm in industry standards.
• Leads memory subsystem optimization for various workloads.

Skills

Product Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Execution

Clear Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management

General Summary

ROLE SUMMARY

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Owns definition and roadmap for LPDDR5/5X/6/7, HBM2E/3/3E, GDDR6/6X, UFS 4.0/5.0/6.0, NAND, emerging NVM, and related controllers/PHYs.
• Defines strategy for multi-die and chiplet-based memory architectures including 2.5D/3D stacking and HBM integration.
• Partners with cross‑functional teams to set memory performance targets and ensure delivery of KPIs such as bandwidth, latency, power, thermals, reliability, and BOM cost.
• Represents Qualcomm in industry standards such as JEDEC and UFS/JESD.
• Leads memory subsystem optimization for AI, GPU, camera, XR, and automotive workloads.
• Develops supplier and ecosystem strategies for DRAM, NAND, packaging, and controller vendors.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Fifteen (15) years of Product Management or related work experience.
• Six (6) years of leadership experience.
• Four (4) years of working in a large matrixed organization.
• Two (2) years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
• Two (2) years of negotiating 3rd party business agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Twenty (20) years of Product Management or related work experience.
• Ten (10) years of leadership experience.
• Six (6) years of working in a large matrixed organization.
• Four (4) years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
• Four (4) years of negotiating 3rd party business agreements.

Competencies

• Strategic Execution: Ensures execution plan drives key strategic priorities and company goals; has significant impact on the direction of a large number of critical projects. Drives timely, complex, and strategic decisions with global reach and/or significant business or financial impact while adhering to Qualcomm standards of ethical behavior.
• Coaching & Development: Provides leadership across organizations, develops a strong talent pipeline, drives talent development, and motivates peers, senior leaders, and employees to align with the company's broader vision and goals.
• Impactful Innovation: Inspires stakeholders and the industry with visionary ideas, creating new business opportunities by challenging the organization to push boundaries while appropriately managing risk and anticipating future needs.
• Clear Communication: Translates the strategic vision into succinct, impactful messages that inspire and connect efforts to the broader vision and goals, acting as a champion for proactive, open, respectful, and inclusive discussions.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$272,100.00 - $408,100.00. The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.