Sr. Director - Engineering
Core
Define and drive next-generation mobile system solutions by translating OEM requirements into actionable system and implementation paths for Qualcomm's mobile SoCs and software platforms.
Role type
Senior IC system architect (mobile chipsets)
Builds
Mobile SoCs and software platforms for OEMs
Domain
Semiconductor / Mobile Chipsets
Required skills
System architecture, trade-off analysis, cross-functional leadership, strategic problem solving, patent filing, OEM requirement translation
Preferred skills
Master's/PhD in EE/CS, 15+ years semiconductor experience, cost/KPI balancing, project cost management, matrix organization experience, executive interaction
Technologies
Mobile SoCs, AI/ML, multimedia pipelines, power management, memory subsystems
Responsibilities
Analyze OEM use cases and map to hardware/software solutions; Drive system-level trade-off analysis across power, performance, cost, and latency; Influence architectural direction across compute, AI, and power management; Partner with OEM teams to align requirements with product planning; Lead strategic problem solving for ambiguous requirements; Contribute to Qualcomm's IP portfolio by filing patents.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
