Qualcomm
Senior Software Program Manager
$159K–$239K
San Diego, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 15, 2026
- Experience
- 5 to 10 years in a combination of technical product development and program management in the SoC /embedded industry; minimum qualification also states 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience. Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
About the job
Leads planning and execution of software programs for Android multimedia technologies and SoC/system software across platforms and engineering teams.
What you'll do
- Drive program alignment, scope, schedules, dependencies, and execution across multiple technologies and teams.
- Manage risks, program health, schedule tracking, recovery actions, and executive reporting.
- Coordinate with Product Management and Engineering to establish commitments, prioritize work, and align stakeholders.
What they ask for
- 5 to 10 years of experience in a combination of technical product development and program management in the SoC /embedded industry.
- Strong technical understanding of high-level OS platform particularly window platform, multimedia technology, application processor SoC drivers, and peripherals.
- Strong working knowledge of software development principles in the SoC / embedded industry; experience with multiple technology development and end-to-end product integration.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience. Advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years of work experience (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
Nice to have
- Experience in Handset /Mobile or PC Gaming, gaming power/performance tuning, game engines and gaming ISV ecosystem, or embedded systems software.
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; PMP Certification; 7+ years of Program Management experience; or other listed preferred qualifications.
Pay
$159,400.00 - $239,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
Android, GPU, Gaming, Video, Display, SoC/system software, application processor SoC drivers
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