Senior Director, Government Affairs - Automotive, AI, and Emerging Technologies

Company: Qualcomm Incorporated Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group > Government Affairs General Summary: Qualcomm’s Government Affairs team is seeking a senior technology policy leader to drive advocacy priorities for Qualcomm’s automotive and transportation technology business and support key initiatives across AI and emerging technologies. This role will primarily lead policy engagement on connected and automated vehicles, including V2X/ITS, ADAS/functional safety, vehicle connectivity, cybersecurity, data governance, and smart transportation infrastructure. The position will also contribute to selected policy priorities related to AI inc. industrial, physical & robotics, data center and, XR, as they intersect with Government policies such as trade, and emerging regulatory frameworks in the United States and globally. As part of Qualcomm’s Government Affairs organization, this role will engage policymakers, industry partners, and associations. The position requires working closely with engineering, product, legal, standards, and communications teams to assess policy developments into practical advocacy strategies aligned with Qualcomm’s technology and business priorities. Ideal candidates will bring strong automotive policy expertise, sound business judgment, technical curiosity, and the ability to communicate complex regulatory, geopolitical, technology, and commercial issues clearly to senior internal and external stakeholders.

Lead policy advocacy for Qualcomm’s automotive and transportation priorities, including connected and automated vehicles, V2X/ITS, vehicle safety, cybersecurity, and data governance. Develop and execute advocacy strategies with federal and state policymakers, industry organizations, think-tanks, and other external stakeholders. Support selected emerging-technology priorities, including AI infrastructure, XR, robotics, industrial IoT, trade, and technology competitiveness. Monitor legislative, regulatory, trade, and geopolitical developments and advise internal teams on potential business and product impacts. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, business, legal, standards, and communications teams to shape policy positions and external engagement strategies. Prepare policy materials, executive briefings, talking points, regulatory comments, white papers, and thought leadership materials.

Bachelor’s degree required Significant experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, legislative affairs, technology policy, or a related field. Deep experience in automotive or transportation technology policy, including connected vehicles, automated driving, V2X/ITS, functional safety, cybersecurity, or related areas. Proven ability to advise and communicate effectively with senior executives, policymakers, technical experts, legal teams, and business stakeholders. Minimum Qualifications: •    Bachelor's degree in Government Affairs, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Engineering, Legal, or related field. •    9+ years of Government Affairs, Communications, Industry Associations, or related work experience.

Master's degree in Government Affairs, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Engineering, Legal, or related field. 10+ years of experience working with Government Affairs, Communications, Industry Associations, or related work experience. Business fluent in English. 3+ years of experience working in or with a large multinational organization. 3+ years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials. 4+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports). Additional Preferences Familiarity with AI, including data center infrastructure, semiconductors, XR, robotics, industrial, wireless communications, edge computing, or technology competitiveness