RISC-V Software Product Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$181,800–$272,600 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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TL;DR · RISC-V Software Product Manager

The Hexagon and RISC-V Software Product Manager joins the Hexagon Product Management team to lead embedded software initiatives for next-generation processor IP families. This role involves shaping product roadmaps, positioning, and market success by translating customer requirements into differentiated product directions. You will own developer workflows, toolchains, and RTOS ecosystems to enable scalable, developer-friendly platforms for edge AI and heterogeneous compute. Key responsibilities include managing SDKs, compilers, debuggers, and profilers while driving engagement in open-source ecosystems like Zephyr. Required expertise includes embedded processor architectures, DSP, and experience with C/C++ compilers, FreeRTOS, or QuRT. You will solve technical challenges in mobile, automotive, and IoT markets by improving developer experience and ensuring successful product launches across various embedded software workloads and memory-constrained use-cases.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute product strategies for Embedded Software Solutions to align with market needs.
  • Drive improvements in developer experience across toolchains, SDKs, compilers, and RTOS integration.
  • Lead engagement in open-source ecosystems to influence upstream direction and strengthen positioning.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
  • Create and maintain product roadmaps to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
  • Engage with customers to gather feedback and ensure product satisfaction.
  • Drive developer adoption and customer design wins across key application domains.
  • Oversee the creation of technical documentation, user guides, and marketing materials.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Product Management or related work experience.
  • Experience in engineering, applications engineering, or product management with expertise in embedded processor architectures and software.
  • Strong understanding of Microcontrollers and DSP architectures with deep experience in at least one major architecture like ARM or RISC-V.
  • Hands-on experience with compilers, debuggers, profilers, emulators, and other tools used in the embedded development process.
  • Understanding of Embedded Software and RTOS principles, including familiarity with FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or Qualcomm RTOS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to executive and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience engaging with or contributing to open-source projects (preferred).

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