Director of Engineering for MEA - based in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Company:Qualcomm Middle East Information Technology Company LLCJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Hardware Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Join Qualcomm and shape the future of AI and IoT in the MEA region.

Are you ready for a new challenge in a fast-growing and dynamic market?

Qualcomm is powering the devices and networks that intelligently connect people and transform industries. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team and help us accelerate our growth opportunities and partnerships in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the wider MEA region, driving the development and deployment of end-to-end innovative Industrial IoT and edge to Cloud AI solutions.

Why work with us?

• You will be part of a global company that is at the forefront of innovation and technology.
• You will work on cutting-edge projects that have a positive impact on society and the environment.
• You will be part of a team building strategic partnerships in new high growth and innovative markets.
• You will collaborate with diverse and talented colleagues across the world.
• You will enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and learning.

What are we looking for?

Industrial IoT and edge to Cloud AI, are huge potential growth areas as we expand our portfolio of products and solutions for industry verticals, smart cities, smart homes, smart factories, and cloud, and more. We seek entrepreneurial spirits that have a hunger to imagine solutions, go after business, and create and develop opportunities.

We are recruiting teams in Riyadh, starting with Engineering, Business Development Sales, Program Management, and administrative positions. You will be responsible for engaging with customers, partners, and stakeholders across countries.

About The Role

The Director of Engineering for Qualcomm leads the customer engineering team in deploying cutting-edge PoC, products, and solutions. This role requires managing engineering projects, coordinating with other engineering teams in the US, EU and India, ensuring technical excellence.

About You & Your Responsibilities

• Manages cross-functional teams to seek out, integrate, and interpret various complex information
• Leverages long-term collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders from other functions or geographies to achieve alignment and build consensus for multiple team, departmental, and organizational goals
• Coordinates efforts and consistently communicates strategy to stakeholders; helps others translate complex information by accounting for differences in knowledge and choosing the most appropriate medium to be easily understood.
• Determines when different approaches or solutions may be needed beyond what’s routine, and consistently consults with and influences other project team leaders within and external to the organization to develop and encourage the use of innovative approaches to complete work and solve complex problems across the department
• Sets strategic priorities to ensure that their department and/or functional area has the resources and information needed to meet its priorities; oversees and hold others accountable for decision-making within the function
• Consistently communicates priority changes and coaches multiple teams to accurately determine which tasks are most important, avoid distractions, and adjust to shifting priorities; shifts priorities based on new information, conditions, business needs, and strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor/technology
• 5+ years’ experience in technical leadership
• English and Arabic languages

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong insight into key trends & digitalization needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong technology background
• Strong self-starter with the ability to build a network within the organization and ability to manage deadlines and priorities
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Applications Engineering or Hardware Design experience or related work experience.

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