Director / Sr Director, Product Management - Data Center AI Custom ASIC

Overview

Join Qualcomm’s Data Center Business Unit as a Director or Senior Director of Product Management, where you will lead the strategy and execution of custom AI ASIC products tailored for next-generation data centers. You’ll drive the entire ASIC lifecycle—from initial concept through tape-out, bring-up, and mass production—collaborating closely with hyperscale cloud providers, cross-functional engineering teams, and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Define product vision, use cases, and success metrics for custom AI ASICs targeting training and inference at scale.
• Lead the end-to-end ASIC development process, including:
  • Requirements gathering and specification with hyperscale customer partners
  • Architecture trade-off analysis and microarchitecture definition
  • Collaboration on RTL design, verification plans, physical design, and timing closure
  • Silicon bring-up, validation, characterization, and yield optimization
• Partner with silicon architects, firmware, hardware systems, and software teams to ensure seamless integration into server platforms, rack-scale systems, and data center orchestration stacks.
• Engage directly with hyperscale cloud providers to co-define performance, power, cost, and schedule targets; drive joint proofs of concept and early field trials.
• Work with supply chain and operations to manage risk, secure capacity, and optimize cost of goods sold (COGS) for ASIC production.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop compelling value propositions, competitive analyses, and go-to-market plans.

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

• Ph.D. in Computer Architecture, VLSI Design, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with tape-out cycles, debug labs, and silicon validation methodologies.
• Familiarity with advanced packaging techniques (EMIB, FCBGA), test and measurement equipment, and yield enhancement strategies.
• Contributions to industry consortiums or open-source hardware projects.
• 12+ years of product management experience in custom ASIC or SoC development, including full lifecycle ownership from concept through production.
• Proven track record working on custom ASIC projects for hyperscale cloud providers or large enterprise data centers.
• Deep understanding of semiconductor design flows: specification, RTL, verification, synthesis, physical implementation, and silicon bring-up.
• Strong system-level perspective on AI accelerator integration within servers and rack-scale systems, including power, cooling, and interconnect considerations.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with C-level and technical stakeholders at hyperscale customers.
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills.
• Superior communication skills, able to translate complex technical details into clear business impact.

Equal Opportunity

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may email or call Qualcomm’s toll-free number. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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.

Pay Range and Benefits

$196,000.00 - $294,000.00. The pay scale reflects the broad range for this job code and location. Salary is one component of total compensation; Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and potential RSU grants, along with a comprehensive benefits package. A recruiter can discuss details during the process.

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