Staff Program Manager, Camera Processors Software

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$171,200–$256,800 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 24, 2027

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This role $214k
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This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $177,000–$224,475 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $214k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Staff Program Manager, Camera Processors Software

Staff Program Manager, Camera Processors Software joins the Engineering Services Group to manage multiple medium-sized programs of moderate complexity. This role involves developing and executing plans of record, including schedules, budgets, resource forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies from initiation through delivery. The individual will collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize deliverables, drive alignment on program goals, and promote process improvements across the team. Key technical requirements include knowledge of end-to-end SoC software and firmware, non-Android OS stacks like V4L2, Gstreamer, and libcamera, and an understanding of camera system architecture, image/video processing, and Android Camera Stack components like HAL and Framework. The role addresses complex challenges in silicon bring-up, power dashboards, and defect convergence within Linux and Android platforms to ensure high-quality software stability across various hardware and software development lifecycles.

What does a Program Manager earn in California?

Median $193000 from 39 postings across 11 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and execute plans of record including schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks for multiple programs.
  • Manage the end-to-end execution of medium-sized programs to ensure they remain on time, on budget, and within scope.
  • Identify and secure necessary resources to align team capacity with program and technology demands.
  • Track program metrics and drive team actions when performance deviates from the established plan.
  • Identify project risks and maintain a risk tracker with corresponding mitigation plans.
  • Drive alignment across internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and decision-making.
  • Promote program vision and objectives to management and gain buy-in from key stakeholders.
  • Implement process improvements and best practices across the Program Management team.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.
  • Knowledge of end-to-end SoC software and firmware across multiple products.
  • Working knowledge of non-Android OS software stacks such as V4L2, Gstreamer, and libcamera.
  • Understanding of Camera system architecture, image/video processing, and cross-functional interfaces.
  • Expertise in Android/Linux release trains, dependency management, and milestone governance.
  • Experience in software program management with a focus on Linux Kernel and/or Android platforms.
  • Ability to work onsite five days per week in San Diego, CA.

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