Senior Director of Product Management, Windows API Platform

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$227,700–$341,500 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 17, 2027

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Above market

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This role $285k
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TL;DR · Senior Director of Product Management, Windows API Platform

SR Director of Product Management, Windows API Platform joins the Compute Business Unit to lead strategy for Windows API platform offerings, software features, and SDKs within the Windows on Snapdragon initiative. This role focuses on accelerating developer momentum by creating a developer-friendly API platform that enables access to hardware capabilities like Camera, Sensors, A/V, NPU, and GPU. The successful candidate will conduct competitive analyses, define product roadmaps, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and develop go-to-market strategies for SDKs and tools. Key technical requirements include expertise in Windows APIs, x86 systems, AI and Gen-AI technologies, and embedded components like codecs and CPUs. The role solves the challenge of integrating Snapdragon technology into the complex Windows PC ecosystem by ensuring hardware capabilities are accessible to a broad developer community through robust software libraries and integrated development tools.

What you'll do

  • Conduct market and technical competitive analyses to identify gaps in current Qualcomm API offerings.
  • Define a comprehensive product roadmap for APIs, SDKs, libraries, and tools across various IP blocks.
  • Coordinate with internal engineering, marketing, and program management teams to execute the product roadmap.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies for developer products through SDK updates and technical marketing opportunities.
  • Influence external developers and partners to adopt Windows on Snapdragon technologies and APIs.
  • Deliver complex technical presentations to internal and external audiences regarding product roadmaps and features.
  • Analyze new software and hardware requirements to identify technical opportunities for the Compute platform.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years of experience in Product Management or a related field.
  • Over 15 years of product management experience specifically in the area of APIs, SDKs, and developer products.
  • Hands-on experience developing Windows APIs and core IP technologies such as Camera, Audio, Video, and AI.
  • Knowledge of the x86/Windows ecosystem and embedded technologies like CPU, GPU, or codecs.
  • Expertise in AI, Gen-AI technologies, developer tools, workflows, and frameworks.
  • Proven ability to manage, influence, and negotiate within a large matrixed organization.
  • Strong communication skills to deliver complex technical presentations to diverse internal and external audiences.

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