Technical Program Manager – GPU AI

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group >
Program Management

Qualcomm is seeking a Technical Program Manager to join the Adreno GPU Program Management team and drive execution across GPU AI work streams. This role will bring structure, visibility, and cross‑functional alignment across open‑source AI frameworks, model onboarding, workload enablement, benchmark performance/power tracking, and next‑generation GPU AI architecture.

This role is based in San Diego, CA and requires full‑time onsite work (5 days per week).

• Lead program management for GPU AI activities across GPU engineering teams.
• Drive centralized tracking, demand intake, prioritization, and status reporting for GPU AI work streams and deliverables.
• Maintain clear ownership, milestones, dependencies, and risks across JIRA, Confluence, and related tools.
• Run cross‑functional reviews and support leadership updates through concise dashboards and reporting.
• Coordinate execution across framework enablement, workload analysis, kernel optimization, stack integration, and pre-/post‑silicon planning.
• Drive process improvements that improve execution efficiency and accountability.

• 10+ years of HW/SW engineering experience, including technical program management or engineering program execution.
• Experience in AI/ML, graphics, or system performance‑related HW/SW development environments.
• Familiarity with ASIC/IP development processes and cross‑functional execution across hardware and software teams.
• Experience with planning, dependency management, risk tracking, and milestone execution.
• Hands‑on experience with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and leadership audiences.

• PMP and/or Agile certification.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks or open‑source ecosystems such as llama.cpp, TVM/MLC, LiteRT, WebGPU, or IREE.
• Experience with open‑source enablement, CI/regression, up streaming, or framework integration.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑changing environment with overlapping priorities and distributed teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.

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In addition to salary, Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, an opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus), and a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disabili or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

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.