Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal or Director-level technical leader to manage a high-performance RTL Design and Design Verification organization focused on GPU development. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of semiconductor industry experience and will be responsible for driving architectural excellence and product delivery. This role requires a combination of hands-on technical expertise and proven leadership skills to mentor and develop a team of engineers. The candidate will also engage in critical technical decisions and ensure the quality and robustness of the designs.

• Possesses a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 20+ years of direct, relevant semiconductor industry experience in RTL design and/or design verification.
• Proven track record managing large, high-performance engineering teams.
• Deep expertise in RTL design (SystemVerilog/Verilog) and design verification methodologies.
• Extensive experience delivering complex GPU, CPU, and/or ASIC designs from micro-architecture through silicon.

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performance organization of at least 11+ RTL and DV engineers.
• Set clear technical direction, execution priorities, and accountability across multiple parallel programs.
• Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering strong technical depth and ownership.
• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders to ensure seamless execution.
• Own hiring strategy, succession planning, performance management, and career development for the organization.
• Participate in program design reviews and drive predictable execution from micro-architecture through RTL freeze.
• Proactively identify risks and lead mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
• Establish and optimize processes, metrics, and best practices that enable scale and sustained execution velocity.

• Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.