Staff Program Manager, Camera Processors Software

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$175,300–$262,900 / 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 Program Manager, Camera Processors Software

JOB TITLE: Staff Program Manager, Camera Processors Software The Staff Program Manager, Camera Processors Software joins the Engineering Services Group to develop, define, and execute plans of record for multiple medium-sized programs. This role involves managing schedules, budgets, resources, and risks from initiation through delivery while driving alignment across internal and external stakeholders. Key responsibilities include establishing program metrics, identifying risks, and promoting process improvements. The successful candidate will utilize knowledge of end-to-end SoC software and firmware, including non-Android OS stacks like V4L2, Gstreamer, and libcamera. Expertise in the Android Camera Stack, Linux Kernel, and camera system architecture is required. The role solves complex technical problems involving silicon bring-up, power dashboards, software stability, and defect convergence within the camera and image processing domain.

What does a Program Manager earn?

Median $173592 from 118 postings across 23 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and execute plans of record including schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks.
  • Manage multiple medium-sized technology programs to ensure on-time delivery and scope adherence.
  • Identify and secure necessary resources to align team capacity with program demands.
  • Drive teams to identify risks and maintain an updated risk mitigation tracker.
  • Establish key program metrics and take corrective actions when performance deviates from the plan.
  • Promote process improvements and best practices across the Program Management team.
  • Present program vision to management and gain buy-in from cross-functional stakeholders.

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 (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of non-Android OS SW stack, such as V4L2, Gstreamer, and libcamera (preferred).
  • Understanding of Camera system architecture, software stacks, and SoC constraints (preferred).
  • Expertise in Android/Linux release trains, dependency management, and milestone governance (preferred).
  • Demonstrated experience in software program management with a focus on Linux Kernel and/or Android platforms (preferred).
  • Previous software engineering experience in Audio, Video, Display, or Camera in the Linux or Android space (preferred).

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