Senior Director, Product Management - Automotive AI Software

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

94d • $227,700 - $341,500

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary and highly technical Senior Product Management Lead to define and execute the product strategy for our AI Platform and Solutions. The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader with deep expertise across the AI lifecycle, from foundational models and agentic frameworks to MLOps and scalable SaaS delivery. This role will own the product roadmap, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure our AI products deliver exceptional value and competitive advantage.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, focused on AI, machine learning, or data-driven products, ideally within a B2B SaaS environment.
• Proven track record of successfully launching and scaling complex AI products from concept to market.
• Deep technical understanding of machine learning algorithms, model training, data pipelines, and AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Extensive experience with agentic frameworks, multi-agent systems, and generative AI concepts.
• Strong knowledge of MLOps practices and tools for deploying, monitoring, and managing models in production.
• Solid experience with hybrid AI frameworks, balancing proprietary development with open-source integration.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders, from engineers to executives.
• Experience with a SaaS business model and understanding of how to drive product adoption, revenue growth, and market expansion.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., Master's or MBA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a compelling product vision and strategy for our AI platform and related solutions, aligned with overall business objectives and market needs.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, research advancements, and emerging technologies—including large language models (LLMs), agentic frameworks, and multi-agent systems—to identify new product opportunities and ensure our offerings remain cutting-edge.
• Translate complex AI capabilities into clear, user-centric product requirements and go-to-market strategies, emphasizing quantifiable business impact and value.
• Lead the product direction for agentic AI capabilities, from dynamic runtimes to multi-agent orchestration, that form the foundation of our intelligent solutions.
• Define and build product features and reusable component frameworks that enable the rapid deployment of AI and non-AI assets into various third-party environments.
• Shape the strategy for hybrid AI frameworks, leveraging both proprietary and open-source models, to optimize for performance, cost, and customization.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle for the AI platform and solutions, from ideation to launch, and post-launch iteration, in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing product management team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Data Science, MLOps, UX/UI, Marketing, and Sales, to drive execution and ensure successful product delivery.
• Develop a product strategy for MLOps and AI platform capabilities that ensure security, scalability, and compliance, enabling efficient development and deployment of machine learning models.
• Incorporate best-in-class MLOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for models, versioning, monitoring, and model governance, into the product roadmap.
• Navigate the broader AI ecosystem, including partnerships with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), data providers, and open-source communities, to enhance our product offerings.
• Leverage your deep understanding of SaaS business models to define pricing strategies, drive product-led growth, and maximize the return on investment (ROI) of our AI products.
• Collaborate with commercial and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies and support sales enablement efforts.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success, inform future iterations, and report performance to senior leadership.

Benefits

• $227,700.00 - $341,500.00 salary range.
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree