Engineering Operations Manager - CSE

Company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Operations

General Summary Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology and innovation, powering the technologies that connect, compute, and transform how the world works and lives. From mobile and edge computing to AI-driven platforms, Qualcomm’s innovations enable industries and communities to operate smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

Engineering Operations plays a critical role in turning this innovation into scalable execution—providing the operational rigor, data-driven insights, and governance that allow engineering teams to focus on building world-class software and platforms. As a Staff Engineering Operations Analyst within the Central Software Engineering (CSE) organization, you will have a direct impact on how engineering teams plan, operate, and scale, influencing decisions at Qualcomm.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Central Software Engineering (CSE) leadership to provide operational insights, analytics, and decision support across software engineering organizations.
• Monitor and manage software engineering headcount tracking, including new headcount requests, approvals, workforce planning, forecasting, and ongoing reporting.
• Leverage AI tools, Microsoft Copilot, and Microsoft applications to automate data analysis, reporting, and dashboards, reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy and timeliness.
• Support annual and quarterly planning cycles by providing data-driven analysis and scenario modeling for engineering leadership.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and transparency across engineering teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, and Engineering stakeholders to ensure alignment on data definitions, processes, and reporting standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field.

OR

Associate's degree and 2+ years of relevant work experience.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling.
• Prior experience with financial planning/budgeting and reporting.
• Experience with visual analytics using tools such as Tableau and basic knowledge of SQL, Cognos TM1, Databricks, n8n and/or Power BI.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, for executive-ready communication and collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with Power Automate or similar workflow automation tools to streamline data collection, reporting, and operational processes.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve productivity, automate analysis, and enhance reporting workflows.
• Collaborative mindset with strong organizational and communication skills and effective planning capabilities.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits $125,600.00 - $188,400.00

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.

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