Senior Program Manager - APSS Linux Android, CPU SS & Multimedia Technologies
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 30
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Engineering Services Group > Program Management supports software delivery for Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile, Compute, XR/VR and Gaming, spanning areas such as BSP, Modem, Connectivity and Multimedia. This Software/Technology Program Manager role is focused on APSS Linux Android, CPU SS & Multimedia Technologies, driving planning, development and delivery of software across multiple technology areas and product segments. The position owns requirements scoping, scheduling, risk management, execution discipline and executive reporting while coordinating across multiple development sites and business units.
What you will do
- Excellent opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge software, hardware technologies and HLOS – Android, Linux Embedded, Upstreaming
- Collaborate with other impacting technology areas such BSP, Modem, Connectivity & Multimedia and BUs
- Drive requirements scoping, analysis and planning including interdependencies, staffing constraints and schedule optimization across multiple tech teams and customer connect.
- Establish clear Plan of Record commitment and drive prioritization.
- Strong technical understanding of SW deliverables and risk management/risk mitigation
- Establish rigorous execution discipline & communications process: risk management, mitigation, tracking, schedule trends vs baseline, recovery actions, executive reporting & stakeholder communications.
- Develop program indicators to manage program health including quality and timelines.
- Partner with other functional areas to establish critical processes to support disciplined product development and decision making and to ensure quality. Coordination across multiple development sites may be required.
- Develop and establish strong processes that streamline the development cycle and help integrate multiple plans, dependencies and deliverables effectively
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Experience and domain knowledge of Wireless/Semiconductors is a must
- 15-18 years (max) of experience in a combination of Software product development and program management in semiconductor/wireless industry
- Experience with end-to-end product integration
- Experience managing software products through entire development life cycle.
- Experience in 3rd party OS SW Program Management/development
- Required: Bachelor's in Computer Engineering/ Electrical Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
- *Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
Preferred qualifications
- Preferred: Master's in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Business Administration
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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