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Senior Director, Engineering

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA, Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/22/2026

Compensation

$251,700 - $377,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies is seeking a Senior Director to lead the strategy for rack architecture design and thermal implementation in data center systems. This role is crucial for transforming Qualcomm's silicon leadership into deployable designs for customers and ODMs. The Senior Director will work closely with various engineering teams and business units to ensure that rack platforms are designed for optimal performance and serviceability. The position involves significant collaboration with ODM/OEM partners and requires a deep understanding of hardware operations and deployment at scale.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Thermal, HW Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Around 18+ years of experience in server/data center hardware and rack-scale systems, including 10+ years in engineering leadership.
  • 12+ years of direct, hands-on industry experience designing server and rack-level hardware.
  • Deep working knowledge of liquid cooling technologies and emerging trends in thermal management.
  • Proven ownership of hardware operations from NPI to volume ramp and fleet health practices.

Responsibilities

  • Set the multi-generation rack strategy and architecture roadmap for rack-scale platforms.
  • Own executive ODM/OEM and customer relationships to shape joint roadmaps and design partnerships.
  • Drive the liquid-cooling and high-density power strategy to maintain Qualcomm's industry leadership.
  • Ensure rack platforms transition from NPI through validation to reliable, high-volume field deployment.
  • Engage in industry standards and represent the rack platform strategy with customers and partners.

Benefits

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

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

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Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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