Senior Director, Technology

Qualcomm•Austin, TX

2d•$251,200 - $376,800

About The Position

Qualcomm’s Data Center organization is redefining next-generation compute platforms by delivering high-performance, energy-efficient server and AI infrastructure solutions for hyperscale and enterprise environments. As a Senior Director Technology, you will lead rack-scale systems architecture and execution for Qualcomm’s data center platforms, working across silicon, hardware, software, firmware, and customer-facing engineering teams to deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
15+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
15+ years of 4G/5G/6G systems and associated cellular standards (e.g., 3GPP NR, LTE, LTE, 3G).
4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
4+ years of supervisory experience.
3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).
2+ years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

Responsibilities

Lead rack-scale systems architecture and platform direction aligned to Qualcomm’s AI and data center roadmap
Mentor senior technical teams across systems engineering, platform integration, and architecture execution
Drive cross-functional alignment across silicon, hardware, software, firmware, operations, and customer engineering teams
Provide technical guidance to senior leadership and support customer and ecosystem engagements as a subject matter expert
Promote engineering discipline, accountability, and execution rigor across complex systems programs
Own and drive rack-scale architecture across compute, networking, power, cooling, and system integration
Establish OCP-aligned rack-level designs and platform standards
Lead platform execution from concept through validation, production readiness, and customer deployment
Drive hardware–software co-design including firmware, telemetry, observability, and rack management
Partner with hyperscalers, OEMs, ODMs, and ecosystem providers to scale adoption
Establish program KPIs, technical reviews, and operating cadence to ensure predictable execution
Ensure systems meet reliability, scalability, manufacturability, and total cost of ownership targets
Drive adoption of next-generation technologies including CXL, composable infrastructure, and advanced interconnects