Qualcomm

Staff / Director, Product Management - WiFi & Bluetooth

Qualcomm$179K — $268K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field.
  • 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • 10+ years in leadership within a technical enterprise environment (preferred).
  • 3+ years managing wireless semiconductor and SoC products (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies (preferred).
  • Strong technical, financial, and business acumen with exceptional communication skills (preferred).
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute long-term product strategies aligned with market trends.
  • Manage assigned IE-IoT Wi-Fi product lines from concept to launch.
  • Act as the voice of the customer, capturing requirements and building relationships.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery.
  • Conduct market analysis and create business cases for product decisions.
  • Drive the development of product roadmaps and communicate vision.
  • Monitor market trends and report on product performance to leadership.
  • Represent Qualcomm at industry events and customer meetings.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Operations Group, Operations Group > Product Management

General Summary:

The Industrial and Embedded Internet of Things (IE-IOT) business within Qualcomm is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving business units, driving innovation across a diverse range of applications - from smart homes and industrial automation to enterprise solutions. As a Director/Staff Manager of Product Management for Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of connectivity within IE-IoT.

This position goes beyond managing products - it's about defining strategy, influencing technology roadmaps, and enabling global adoption of cutting-edge wireless solutions. You will lead the lifecycle of IE-IoT connectivity products, ensuring they meet market needs and deliver exceptional value to customers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across geographies - engineering, sales, marketing, and business development - to translate customer insights into innovative product offerings. This is an opportunity for a seasoned product leader to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment, working on technologies that power billions of connected devices worldwide.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Define and execute long-term product strategies aligned with market trends, customer needs, and Qualcomm's IoT vision.
  • Product Ownership: Manage assigned IE-IoT Wi-Fi product lines throughout their lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond.
  • Customer Engagement: Act as the voice of the customer by capturing requirements, building strong relationships, and ensuring alignment between customer needs and product capabilities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, program management, and global sales teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule.
  • Market Analysis & Business Case Development: Conduct competitive analysis, evaluate market opportunities, and provide financial justification for portfolio decisions.
  • Roadmap Development: Drive roadmap planning and communicate product vision internally and externally through compelling presentations.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on market trends, design wins, roadmap execution, and strategic targets to senior leadership.
  • Thought Leadership: Represent Qualcomm at industry events, customer meetings, and internal forums to promote connectivity solutions.


This is an office based position that can be located Qualcomm's San Diego or Santa Clara locations and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy.

Other Requirements
  • Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.


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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience: 10+ years in leadership, organization, communications, and decision-making within a highly technical enterprise environment.
  • Product Management: 3+ years managing high-volume wireless semiconductor and SoC products.
  • Technical Background: Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
  • Skills: Strong technical, financial, and business acumen; exceptional communication, organization, and presentation skills; proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Industry Experience: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth development or product management experience.
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science; MBA preferred.


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$179,200.00 - $268,800.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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Joining Qualcomm offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a pivotal leader in the world of wireless technology, Qualcomm stands at the forefront of digital communication advancements. Our team of professionals is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, making this an ideal time to become part of our global community.

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