Staff software program manager

Qualcomm
San Diego, CA

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary:

  • The AI/ML Software Program Manager is a key member of the Central PMO within the Technology Planning and Edge Solutions (TPE) group at Qualcomm. This role focuses on AI/ML technologies for software products across various business units. The Program Manager will lead 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Business Administration

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

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EEO Employer: 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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$171,200.00 - $256,800.00

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. Even more importantly, please note that 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 (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

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

Posted 2026-04-03

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