Staff Product Manager, IoT Software (Linux)

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$179,200–$268,800 / yr
Posted
126 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Nov 4, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $224k
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TL;DR · Staff Product Manager, IoT Software (Linux)

Staff Product Manager - IoT Software (Linux) joins the Industrial and Embedded IoT Business Unit to define and promote chipsets for emerging use cases across various IoT segments. This role involves managing the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, including defining software requirements, performing gap analyses, and developing roadmaps for diverse product offerings. The candidate will collaborate with engineering, sales, and partner teams to drive execution, manage third-party developer ecosystems, and execute go-to-market strategies. Key technical requirements include expertise in Linux-based systems, open-source upstreaming strategies, and software frameworks like Yocto, Ubuntu, RedHat, or Debian. The role also involves managing complex projects involving RT kernels, industrial safety protocols, and technologies such as containers, orchestration, and virtualization to solve problems within the embedded IoT space while ensuring products meet specific customer needs through strategic technical leadership.

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What you'll do

  • Write software product and functional requirements based on customer needs.
  • Develop and manage the product roadmap from initial definition through to release.
  • Perform gap analysis of market demands to provide recommendations for product roadmaps.
  • Define scalable software architecture for IoT applications built on Linux systems.
  • Define and execute a Linux software upstreaming strategy across various IPs.
  • Drive an ecosystem of third-party developers to identify opportunities for software reuse and innovation.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies including technical marketing, developer outreach, and product launches.
  • Deliver technical presentations regarding roadmaps and proposals to customers and stakeholders.

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.
  • 5+ years of software product management experience managing medium to large scale embedded systems projects.
  • Experience defining and driving roadmap strategy, feature delivery, and product tradeoffs.
  • Expertise in Linux-based software frameworks and distributions such as Yocto, Ubuntu, RedHat, or Debian.
  • Knowledge of open-source development models, including upstreaming strategies and ecosystem engagement.
  • Proficiency in technical areas like RT kernels, industrial safety protocols, RTOS, containers, orchestration, and virtualization.
  • Strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and collaborate with cross-functional engineering, sales, and partner teams.

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