Director / Sr Director, Product Management – IoT Modem Solutions

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Operations Group > Product Management

Qualcomm is looking for a Director / Sr Director, Product Management – modem technology and solutions for its Industrial and Embedded IoT Business Unit to define and promote Qualcomm modem technology and chipsets for both traditional and emerging use cases in various IoT segments. Successful candidate will contribute to the definition of the modem solutions portfolio strategy, will evaluate business opportunities, perform gap analysis, will define product requirements, drive execution, and define the go‑to‑market plans and global customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather market requirements, competitive information, and analyze technology trends to help formulate the IoT modem portfolio strategy.
• Define solutions that are differentiated when enabled by Qualcomm IoT chips and that maximize the value add of Qualcomm modems.
• Define the business case for new IoT modems and draft corresponding product requirement specifications.
• Drive the execution of select IoT modem programs throughout the product life cycle.
• Engage customers, both direct and indirect, to promote QC IoT modem solutions.
• Contribute to revenue forecasts and design pipeline tracking.
• Review customer RFPs, feature and performance requests, assess technical feasibility at system level, prepare proposal and solution, and define execution plan.
• Independently complete tasks that require multiple steps that can be performed in various orders; tasks require simultaneously executing multiple cognitive abilities and maintaining information in short‑or long‑term memory.
• Exercising exceptional creativity to innovate new ideas and develop innovative products/processes without established objectives or known parameters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field.
• 8+ years of Product Management or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of Product Management and/or related work experience in Engineering, with focus on 3GPP modem technologies.
• Proficient in 4G, LPWA and 5G technologies and related products.
• Solid understanding of non‑3GPP radio technologies: WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRA, GNSS, satellite radios.
• Understanding of various wired peripherals interface, standards, and related protocols.
• Understanding of SW solution for edge‑to‑cloud communication, with emphasis on the edge.
• Experience with TinyML and AI solutions for the IoT.
• Customer engagement experience with understanding of entire product cycle from definition to commercialization to maintenance.
• Understanding of location technologies and end‑to‑end realization of solutions for geo‑location.
• Effective communication skills with cross‑functional teams, both technical and non‑technical, within a fast‑paced, collaborative, innovative environment, including experience in discussing complex ideas with partners, customers, and executives.

Pay Range and Compensation

$196,000.00 - $294,000.00

Accessibility and EEO

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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.

Preferred location: San Diego, CA; Santa Clara, CA also considered.