Staff Product Manager, Automotive Software (ADAS/Flex)

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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Above market

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Staff Product Manager, Automotive Software (ADAS/Flex)

The Staff Product Manager - Automotive Software (ADAS/Flex) joins the Product Management team to define and promote chipsets for ADAS and Infotainment use cases. This role involves directing comprehensive product strategies from conception through end of life, including formulating long-term roadmaps for cost and profit control. The successful candidate will own the global roadmap for ADAS and Flex solutions on Single SoCs, analyze business opportunities, and drive go-to-market plans. Key responsibilities include leading engineering discussions on BSP, drivers, OS, RTOS, AUTOSAR, and middleware. Required technical expertise includes Linux, QNX, Embedded Software, and machine vision. The role solves complex problems in automotive software development, including functional safety (ISO26262), image processing, and AI/ML/Neural network processing to deliver differentiated software portfolios that meet specific customer needs.

What does a Product Manager earn in California?

Median $222500 from 327 postings across 57 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define and own the long-term product roadmap for global ADAS and Infotainment software solutions.
  • Translate customer requirements and market dynamics into specific feature requests and technical requirements.
  • Lead engineering discussions on BSP, OS, middleware, and AI/ML processing with deep technical expertise.
  • Develop product goals for features, performance, cost, and timelines while performing feasibility analyses.
  • Manage the product management team and drive cross-functional decision-making across hardware, software, and marketing.
  • Conduct complex market analyses to identify gaps and determine the impact on the software portfolio.
  • Deliver technical presentations and proposals to customers and internal stakeholders to secure buy-in.
  • Oversee budgets, schedules, and ROI for specific products throughout their entire lifecycle.

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.
  • 10+ years of Product Management or related work experience (preferred).
  • 8+ years of Automotive SW dev/management experience, including requirements and systems (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience leading and delivering ADAS/AD Software stack products (preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience leading SW/Systems architecture for ADAS/Infotainment systems (preferred).
  • Experience handling budgets and negotiating 3rd party business contracts in large organizations (preferred).
  • Deep expertise in ADAS software development, Linux, QNX, BSP, and Automotive SW stacks.

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