Data Insights Lead - Data Analytics, Engineering Operations

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Engineering Operations

General Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Scientist to lead our analytics function within Engineering Operations. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership. The individual will own the data ecosystem end‑to‑end—from assessing and organizing all organizational datasets to generating proactive, predictive insights that drive business decisions. 

A key responsibility is to embed a culture where dashboards are not the output—insights are. The expectation is that data must tell a story, influence action, and improve operational efficiency across functions. 

This position also includes managing and mentoring a team of analysts to elevate the organization’s data maturity. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field and 2+ years of Engineering Operations or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 4+ years of Engineering Operations or related work experience.
OR
High School Diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of Engineering Operations or related work experience.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Data Ecosystem Leadership 

• Review all current datasets across Engineering Operations and adjacent functions. 

• Define and implement an optimal data management strategy including architecture, governance, pipelines, retention, and documentation. 

• Work closely with IT and Data Engineering to streamline data ingestion, quality, and accessibility. 

• Champion data standardization and hygiene across teams. 

2. Advanced Data Analysis & Predictive Intelligence 

• Perform deep-dive analysis on high‑volume, complex datasets including data center utilization, engineering job efficiency, infrastructure usage, and operational metrics. 

• Build predictive models and forecasting frameworks to pre-empt issues and guide proactive planning. 

• Identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities before stakeholders ask for them. 

• Develop automated insight pipelines and anomaly detection systems. 

3. Insight-Driven Reporting & Storytelling 

• Establish and enforce standards where every dashboard, report, or metric must include business insights and recommendations. 

• Present findings to leaders with clarity, business relevance, and strategic interpretation. 

• Ensure that dashboards for data center metrics and operational KPIs are actionable, not just visual. 

4. Data Center Analytics & Efficiency Optimization 

• Analyze engineering job performance on compute clusters and data center systems. 

• Evaluate data center efficiency, utilization patterns, and bottlenecks across LSF, servers, and compute workflows. 

• Provide recommendations to optimize resource planning, scheduling, usage, and cost efficiency. 

• Develop predictive insights on future usage trends, scaling needs, and operational risks. 

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Engineering, Ops, HR, Facilities, Procurement, Program Management, and Finance. 

• Serve as the analytics partner for teams, helping them frame problems, interpret data, and take action. 

• Influence stakeholders to adopt data-driven decision-making practices. 

6. Team Leadership 

• Manage and mentor a small team of analysts and data professionals. 

• Set direction, review team deliverables, and ensure consistent quality and insight depth. 

• Build a culture of curiosity, problem‑solving, and ownership within the analytics team. 

Qualifications 

Required 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in Data Science / Data Analysis, preferably in data center operations, engineering operations, or technology environments. 

• Knowledge of machine learning, forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. 

• Strong proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and advanced analytical/statistical methods. 

• Deep experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. 

• Strong ability to analyze highly complex datasets and convert them into strategic insights. 

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills—able to present to both technical and non‑technical audiences. 

• Proven experience working across multiple stakeholders and managing complex analytical projects. 

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity. 

Preferred 

• Experience with cloud platforms, server architecture, cluster scheduling systems (e.g., LSF). 

• Familiarity with engineering development workflows and compute-heavy environments. 

• Prior experience leading a team 

What Success Looks Like 

• A clean, well‑structured, scalable data ecosystem for Engineering Ops. 

• Predictive insights that help the organization act early rather than react late. 

• Data center utilization is optimized with measurable efficiency gains. 

• Dashboards across the org consistently include insight/commentary. 

• A skilled, motivated analytics team delivering high‑quality output. 

• A cultural shift toward insight‑driven decision-making. 

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.