Director, Android Software Product Management

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $198,200–$297,400 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Closes: Apr 18, 2027
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Director, Android Software Product Management

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The Director, Android Software Product Management leads product strategy, definition, execution, and lifecycle management for Android software products and platform capabilities. Joining the Operations Group, this leader drives the Mobile Business Unit software agenda by coordinating with technology product managers, software engineering leads, and architecture teams. Key responsibilities include establishing integrated software strategies for AI, graphics, multimedia, connectivity, and security, while translating market needs into cohesive product roadmaps and investment priorities. The role requires deep expertise in Android, AOSP, system software, and mobile platform architecture. You will manage complex dependencies, define success criteria, and influence organizational decisions through data-driven analysis. This position solves the challenge of aligning diverse technology domains with customer requirements to deliver a differentiated, consistent, and high-quality Android software portfolio for the mobile ecosystem.

Skills

Android AOSP Mobile Platform Architecture System Software AI Graphics Multimedia Connectivity Security HALs Snapdragon Software Development Lifecycle Product Roadmap Data Analysis

What you'll do

Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Android software products and platform capabilities.
Coordinate with engineering leads and product managers to align technology-area roadmaps and investment priorities.
Translate market, customer, and partner needs into clear product requirements and prioritized engineering backlogs.
Represent the consolidated software strategy to senior leadership, Google, OEMs, carriers, and other ecosystem partners.
Lead product lifecycle activities including definition, development, integration, launch, maintenance, and end-of-life planning.
Conduct complex market and competitive analyses to identify opportunities for Android software differentiation and growth.
Create business cases and investment proposals for new software products based on cost, risk, and expected business impact.
Establish governance mechanisms and operating rhythms to track progress against the Mobile BU software agenda.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
8+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
Extensive experience in software product management, platform strategy, product planning, or a related technical discipline.
Significant experience with Android, AOSP, mobile software platforms, system software, or related ecosystem technologies.
Demonstrated experience defining and executing complex software products and technology roadmaps.
Experience coordinating across multiple technology domains, product management teams, and engineering organizations.
Experience working with Google, OEMs, carriers, developers, or other technology ecosystem partners.
Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related field (preferred).

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