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The VP, Software Product Management is a senior executive leader responsible for defining, aligning, and scaling software product strategy across business units, spanning Android, Windows, Linux, Chrome and Aluminum operating systems, across Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, Datacenter and emerging AI platforms. This role provides horizontal leadership across multiple software product lines, identifying and structuring Software Product (SP) activities by high-level-operating system (HLOS), driving clarity across BU roadmaps, and ensuring that software investments align with Qualcomm’s long term platform strategy with decentralized BU ownership. Operating at the intersection of software product strategy, cross-BU influence, and ecosystem execution, this leader partners closely with engineering, program management, and executive stakeholders to align roadmaps across Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, and Datacenter business units. The role plays a critical stewardship function for cross-BU software mainline and derivative strategies, open-source engagement, and system-level tooling and infrastructure—including developer tools, AI Hub enablement, and software publishing frameworks—while holding teams accountable to shared platform objectives such as OneSP. Success requires strong executive influence, deep software domain credibility, and the ability to create alignment, visibility, and leverage across independently funded organizations to maximize Snapdragon’s platform impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and drive the software product and platform strategy across Linux, Android, Windows, Aluminum and Chrome OS, ensuring alignment and consistency across operating system ecosystems.
- Lead and influence the development of scalable software architectures that span multiple Snapdragon business segments, including Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, and Datacenter.
- Establish and execute open-source software and upstreaming strategies, ensuring Qualcomm maintains strong technical leadership, ecosystem credibility, and long-term platform sustainability.
- Drive software portability and reuse across multiple generations of Snapdragon and Dragonwing hardware, maximizing platform leverage, reducing fragmentation, and accelerating time to market.
- Partner closely with core technology, systems, and engineering teams to translate silicon and platform capabilities into coherent software product roadmaps.
- Define and evolve software offerings and enablement roadmaps for third-party application developers and ISVs, strengthening the Snapdragon software ecosystem.
- Provide cross-functional leadership and influence across product management, engineering, and business unit teams, building consensus in a highly matrixed organization.
- Guide and align software execution across multiple teams to ensure delivery against strategic platform objectives and long-term roadmap commitments.
- Represent Qualcomm and the Snapdragon & Dragonwing software strategy through domestic and international engagement, including customer, partner, and ecosystem interactions, with approximately 30% travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Fifteen (15) years of Product Management or related work experience.
- Six (6) years of leadership experience.
- Four (4) years of working in a large matrixed organization.
- Two (2) years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
- Two (2) years of negotiating 3rd party business agreements.
This leadership role can be based in San Diego or Santa Clara, California.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Twenty (20) to 25 or more years of related professional experience in technology and product management.
- PhD in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field of study.
- Experience working in and scaling ecosystems, businesses, and teams - including an app developer ecosystem for embedded platforms, OS such as Android, Windows, Linux, Chrome, or other SW/HW platforms for smart devices.
- Experience working with multiple operating systems and/or software platforms with deep full stack understanding.
- Experience working with open source software and upstreaming process.
- Ability to have technical depth and to approach deep/complex technology challenges with the appropriate structural approach.
- Interests on where computing is headed and technology ideas on how to accelerate those changes.
- Skilled at operating in a complex, cross-functional organization or company where your teams need to collaborate and integrate with other teams across many disciplines.
- Deep understanding of key macro trends in the industry.
In addition to experience, the successful candidate will have demonstrated competencies in the following areas:
- Strategic Execution: Ensures execution plan drives key strategic priorities and company goals; has significant impact on the direction of a large number of critical projects. Drives timely, complex, and strategic decisions that have a global reach and/or significant business or financial impact while adhering to Qualcomm standards of ethical behavior.
- Coaching & Development: Provides leadership across organizations (e.g., creates a strategy for organization development, develops a strong talent pipeline/workforce and drives talent development to execute present and future business priorities, sets clear expectations for departments, drives coaching and mentoring relationships, creates a culture of inclusion and learning) and motivates peers, senior leaders, and employees to align individual, team, department, and organization development with the broader vision and goals of the company.
- Impactful Innovation: Inspires stakeholders, the company culture, and the industry with a visionary approach that shapes the organization by introducing and enabling breakthrough ideas, products, and/or processes. Creates new business opportunities by challenging the organization to push boundaries while taking the appropriate risk and anticipating future needs.
- Clear Communication: Translates the strategic vision into succinct and impactful messages that inspires and connects efforts to the broader vision and goals of the company. Acts as a champion for proactive, open, respectful, and inclusive discussions.
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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).
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.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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.
PAY RANGE AND OTHER COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$272,100.00 - $408,100.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
INTRODUCTION
The VP, Software Product Management is a senior executive leader responsible for defining, aligning, and scaling software product strategy across business units, spanning Android, Windows, Linux, Chrome and Aluminum operating systems, across Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, Datacenter and emerging AI platforms. This role provides horizontal leadership across multiple software product lines, identifying and structuring Software Product (SP) activities by high-level-operating system (HLOS), driving clarity across BU roadmaps, and ensuring that software investments align with Qualcomm’s long term platform strategy with decentralized BU ownership. Operating at the intersection of software product strategy, cross-BU influence, and ecosystem execution, this leader partners closely with engineering, program management, and executive stakeholders to align roadmaps across Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, and Datacenter business units. The role plays a critical stewardship function for cross-BU software mainline and derivative strategies, open-source engagement, and system-level tooling and infrastructure—including developer tools, AI Hub enablement, and software publishing frameworks—while holding teams accountable to shared platform objectives such as OneSP. Success requires strong executive influence, deep software domain credibility, and the ability to create alignment, visibility, and leverage across independently funded organizations to maximize Snapdragon’s platform impact.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and drive the software product and platform strategy across Linux, Android, Windows, Aluminum and Chrome OS, ensuring alignment and consistency across operating system ecosystems.
- Lead and influence the development of scalable software architectures that span multiple Snapdragon business segments, including Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, and Datacenter.
- Establish and execute open-source software and upstreaming strategies, ensuring Qualcomm maintains strong technical leadership, ecosystem credibility, and long-term platform sustainability.
- Drive software portability and reuse across multiple generations of Snapdragon and Dragonwing hardware, maximizing platform leverage, reducing fragmentation, and accelerating time to market.
- Partner closely with core technology, systems, and engineering teams to translate silicon and platform capabilities into coherent software product roadmaps.
- Define and evolve software offerings and enablement roadmaps for third-party application developers and ISVs, strengthening the Snapdragon software ecosystem.
- Provide cross-functional leadership and influence across product management, engineering, and business unit teams, building consensus in a highly matrixed organization.
- Guide and align software execution across multiple teams to ensure delivery against strategic platform objectives and long-term roadmap commitments.
- Represent Qualcomm and the Snapdragon & Dragonwing software strategy through domestic and international engagement, including customer, partner, and ecosystem interactions, with approximately 30% travel.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Fifteen (15) years of Product Management or related work experience.
- Six (6) years of leadership experience.
- Four (4) years of working in a large matrixed organization.
- Two (2) years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.
- Two (2) years of negotiating 3rd party business agreements.
This leadership role can be based in San Diego or Santa Clara, California.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Twenty (20) to 25 or more years of related professional experience in technology and product management.
- PhD in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field of study.
- Experience working in and scaling ecosystems, businesses, and teams - including an app developer ecosystem for embedded platforms, OS such as Android, Windows, Linux, Chrome, or other SW/HW platforms for smart devices.
- Experience working with multiple operating systems and/or software platforms with deep full stack understanding.
- Experience working with open source software and upstreaming process.
- Ability to have technical depth and to approach deep/complex technology challenges with the appropriate structural approach.
- Interests on where computing is headed and technology ideas on how to accelerate those changes.
- Skilled at operating in a complex, cross-functional organization or company where your teams need to collaborate and integrate with other teams across many disciplines.
- Deep understanding of key macro trends in the industry.
In addition to experience, the successful candidate will have demonstrated competencies in the following areas:
- Strategic Execution: Ensures execution plan drives key strategic priorities and company goals; has significant impact on the direction of a large number of critical projects. Drives timely, complex, and strategic decisions that have a global reach and/or significant business or financial impact while adhering to Qualcomm standards of ethical behavior.
- Coaching & Development: Provides leadership across organizations (e.g., creates a strategy for organization development, develops a strong talent pipeline/workforce and drives talent development to execute present and future business priorities, sets clear expectations for departments, drives coaching and mentoring relationships, creates a culture of inclusion and learning) and motivates peers, senior leaders, and employees to align individual, team, department, and organization development with the broader vision and goals of the company.
- Impactful Innovation: Inspires stakeholders, the company culture, and the industry with a visionary approach that shapes the organization by introducing and enabling breakthrough ideas, products, and/or processes. Creates new business opportunities by challenging the organization to push boundaries while taking the appropriate risk and anticipating future needs.
- Clear Communication: Translates the strategic vision into succinct and impactful messages that inspires and connects efforts to the broader vision and goals of the company. Acts as a champion for proactive, open, respectful, and inclusive discussions.
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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).
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.
EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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.
PAY RANGE AND OTHER COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
$272,100.00 - $408,100.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Tips for Finding Manager, Product Management Jobs at Qualcomm
Frame your PM portfolio around platform ecosystems
Qualcomm's media and entertainment work spans Snapdragon-powered streaming, gaming, and XR platforms. Structure your portfolio around cross-functional product launches on hardware-adjacent software rather than pure software products, this directly aligns with what hiring managers in this division evaluate.
Confirm your visa type before the offer stage
Qualcomm sponsors several visa categories for this role, so clarify which applies to your situation before an offer is extended. Misalignment between your status and the petition type the employer prepares for can delay your start date by weeks.
Time your application around Qualcomm's fiscal hiring cycles
Qualcomm's product management hiring tends to cluster around the start of new fiscal planning cycles. Submitting applications in that window puts you in front of teams with approved headcount, which matters when sponsorship requires budget-level sign-off in addition to HR approval.
Build credentials that satisfy specialty occupation standards
For H-1B sponsorship, USCIS requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation tied to a specific degree field. A product management background grounded in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline strengthens the employer's petition and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Manager roles at Qualcomm
Qualcomm posts Manager, Product Management openings across multiple business units simultaneously. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Qualcomm roles that are open to visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions where the sponsorship pathway is already confirmed rather than assumed.
Prepare for a PERM-aware career progression conversation
Qualcomm has an established immigration program that includes green card sponsorship through PERM for long-term employees. In later interview rounds, be prepared to discuss your career trajectory in a way that demonstrates sustained value, since managers who initiate PERM expect multi-year retention from sponsored hires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Qualcomm sponsor H-1B visas for Manager, Product Managements?
Yes, Qualcomm sponsors H-1B visas for Manager, Product Management roles. The company participates in the H-1B cap lottery each April for new applicants and also uses cap-exempt filings where applicable. If you're already in valid H-1B status with another employer, Qualcomm can file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start after USCIS receives the petition rather than waiting for approval.
How do I apply for Manager, Product Management jobs at Qualcomm?
Applications go through Qualcomm's careers portal, where Manager, Product Management roles are listed by business unit and location. Migrate Mate aggregates Qualcomm's open roles that explicitly support visa sponsorship, so you can identify the right positions before applying directly. Tailor your resume to reflect cross-functional product ownership and hardware-adjacent software experience, which aligns with Qualcomm's media and entertainment product scope.
Which visa types does Qualcomm commonly use for Manager, Product Management roles?
Qualcomm sponsors H-1B and H-1B1 visas for specialty occupation hires, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories, and J-1 visas for certain exchange programs. For candidates on F-1 OPT or CPT, Qualcomm has a track record of supporting the transition to H-1B. For long-term hires, the company also sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa classifications through the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications and experience does Qualcomm expect for Manager, Product Management roles?
Qualcomm typically looks for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field, with several years of product management experience in hardware-software products or platform ecosystems. For manager-level roles, demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and owning product roadmaps in media, streaming, gaming, or XR is a strong differentiator. An MBA is common but rarely listed as a hard requirement.
How do I navigate the visa sponsorship timeline after receiving a Qualcomm offer?
Once Qualcomm extends an offer, their in-house immigration team or outside counsel initiates the petition process. For H-1B transfers, you can generally start after USCIS acknowledges receipt. For new H-1B cap filings, the October 1 start date means there can be a several-month gap between offer acceptance and authorized employment, so align your current employment end date with that window before resigning.