Director, Business Development - Frontier AI Partnerships
Core
Director of Business Development supporting strategic relationships with frontier AI companies to advance Qualcomm's leadership in on-device AI and mobile computing.
Role type
Director, strategic business development
Builds
Strategic partnerships and joint go-to-market motions between Qualcomm and frontier AI model/platform companies
Domain
Semiconductor, Mobile Computing, Artificial Intelligence
Required skills
Strategic account management, cross-functional influence, deal structuring, executive relationship building, market dynamics monitoring, commercial partnership modeling
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced technical degree, 12+ years in BD/strategic partnerships, experience with generative AI/LLMs/AI agents, knowledge of Snapdragon platforms and mobile SoCs, network in AI/mobile/cloud ecosystems
Technologies
Snapdragon platforms, mobile SoCs, NPUs, AI software stacks, large language models, generative AI, cloud-to-edge inference
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year engagement strategies for priority frontier AI companies; Identify and advance mobile-first AI opportunities for Snapdragon devices; Coordinate cross-BU engagement across Mobile, Compute, IoT, Automotive, and Cloud; Shape joint technical roadmaps with product and engineering teams; Build executive relationships with AI company leadership; Develop commercial partnership models and deal structures; Enable ecosystem leverage with OEMs and operators; Monitor AI market dynamics and competitor partnerships; Drive disciplined execution of account operating rhythms
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership
