VP, Software Product Management

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA · Santa Clara, CA Posted 79 days ago $272,100–$408,100 / year
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TL;DR

The VP of Software Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies is a senior executive role responsible for defining and scaling software product strategy across various operating systems and business units including Mobile, Compute, XR, Wearables, Automotive, IoT, and Datacenter. This leader drives clarity in BU roadmaps, ensures alignment with Qualcomm’s long-term platform strategy, and oversees cross-BU software activities such as open-source engagement and system-level tooling. Key responsibilities include leading the development of scalable architectures, establishing open-source strategies, driving software portability, and partnering with engineering teams to translate silicon capabilities into coherent product roadmaps. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technology and product management, a deep understanding of multiple operating systems, and strong leadership skills in complex, matrixed organizations.

Skills

Linux Android Windows ChromeOS Python OpenSource CI/CD Kubernetes Docker AWS GCP Azure PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Jira Confluence Agile Scrum DevOps

What you'll do

  • Define and drive software product strategy for multiple operating systems across business units.
  • Lead development of scalable software architectures spanning Snapdragon business segments.
  • Establish and execute open-source strategies to maintain technical leadership and ecosystem credibility.
  • Drive software portability and reuse across generations of hardware platforms.
  • Partner with engineering teams to translate silicon capabilities into coherent software roadmaps.
  • Define and evolve software enablement roadmaps for third-party developers and ISVs.
  • Guide software execution across multiple teams to ensure delivery against strategic objectives.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of product management or related work experience
  • 6+ years of leadership experience in a matrixed organization
  • Experience defining and driving software product strategy across multiple operating systems
  • Deep understanding of open-source software and upstreaming processes
  • Ability to align roadmaps and ensure software investments align with long-term platform strategy
  • Strong executive influence and cross-functional leadership skills
  • Experience working with budgets, project financials, and negotiating third-party agreements

Market check

Salary context

This $272,100–$408,100 range sits above 99% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$142,320–$217,350

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$161,250–$214,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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