Sr. Director Systems Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 9+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: • 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Leverages expert Systems knowledge and experience to implement and oversee the research, design, development, simulation, and/or validation of systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions while ensuring system-level requirements and standards are met. • Oversees the functional analysis that drives requirements and specifications and defines and aligns with standards for hardware and software. • Leads multiple teams in the analysis and development of system level design including requirements, interface definition, functional/performance definition, and implementation of a new system or modification of an existing system. • Collaborates with high-level representatives from other functions internally (e.g., testing group, product group, customers) and externally to develop and execute system design. • Creates overarching system strategy in order to direct work for multiple project teams; translates strategy into a strong execution plan. • Develops and implements standards for the triage of problems at the system level; presents results of testing and debugging to internal and external stakeholders. Level of Responsibility: • Provides supervision to other supervisors/managers who are direct reports. • Decision-making is critical in nature and impacts program, product, or project success. • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents. • Oversees budgets, schedules, and performance standards for multiple departments or functional areas. • Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization). • Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $251,200.00 - $376,800.00 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. 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