Senior Staff Technical Lead – Git/Gerrit Platform

Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated

Job Area:

Information Technology Group, Information Technology Group > IT Engineering

General Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned, forward-thinking technologist to serve as the Technical Lead for Git/Gerrit within Qualcomm’s Engineering Services organization. This role is responsible for the strategy, architecture, modernization, and operational excellence of enterprise-scale source code management and DevOps platforms supporting 20,000+ engineers globally. The Technical Lead will drive next-generation engineering enablement through scalable, secure, and highly available Git/Gerrit and CI/CD ecosystems.

This role requires full-time onsite work in San Diego, CA (5 day per week).

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of IT-related work experience with a Bachelor's degree.
OR
9+ years of IT-related work experience without a Bachelor’s degree.

Physical Requirements:
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 20 lbs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Platform Strategy

• Own the architecture, roadmap, and evolution of Qualcomm’s Git/Gerrit platforms (world’s largest) and integrated DevOps toolchains, aligning with enterprise engineering objectives and industry best practices.

• Lead platform modernization initiatives, including adoption of contemporary architectures, automation, and AI-enabled developer tooling.

• Establish and enforce standards and best practices for source control, CI/CD, automation, analytics, and AI workflows.

• Architecture, Scalability & Reliability

• Design and operate fault-tolerant, highly scalable, and secure Git/Gerrit infrastructure supporting mission-critical, global engineering workloads.

• Ensure high availability, performance, and security through robust 24×7 operational support, incident management, and continuous improvement.

• Evaluate existing systems and recommend scalable, cost-effective architectural enhancements.

• DevOps, CI/CD & Automation

• Drive the design and integration of CI/CD pipelines, build and release systems, containerized platforms, and infrastructure-as-code solutions.

• Leverage automation and data-driven insights to improve developer productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering, IT, and external partners for SCM and DevOps platforms.

• Collaborate with global engineering teams to gather requirements, prioritize initiatives, and deliver resilient, scalable solutions.

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on platform health, roadmap progress, risks, and technical challenges.

• People Leadership & Enablement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of DevOps engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Act as technical lead on complex initiatives—driving design discussions, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring delivery accountability.

• Develop and deliver training, playbooks, and knowledge assets to promote best practices across the organization.

• Enterprise Initiatives

• Support M&A integration efforts, including tooling transition planning and execution.

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance engineering workflows and platform capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Core Experience

• 10+ years of IT experience with deep expertise in enterprise-scale Git/Gerrit-based source code management systems.

• Proven hands-on experience deploying, administering, and scaling Git/Gerrit in large, globally distributed environments.

• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps tooling (e.g., Jenkins, container platforms, configuration management).

• Technical & Architectural Expertise

• Demonstrated ability to design and operate highly scalable, distributed systems with strong reliability and security posture.

• Deep understanding of SDLC, code review workflows, version control best practices, and Agile methodologies.

• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Ruby, or similar).

• Leadership & Communication

• Proven success leading cross-functional, globally distributed teams and driving complex initiatives to completion.

• Excellent problem-so