Head of Engineering Programme Management

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group Program ManagementGeneral Summary:Develops, defines, and executes plans of record, including: schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and risks. program change management, communication) and drives decisions necessary for on time delivery.• Manages and takes responsibility for multiple medium sized programs/technology with moderate complexity by applying up-to-date program management knowledge to meet deadlines.• Develops and manages the execution of the program Plan of Record (e.g., Establishes key program metrics and manages team to take action outside their comfort zone to ensure program success when metrics deviate from Plan of Record.• Drives teams to identify program issues/risks, and create a risk mitigation plan for multiple medium sized or a single complex program(s). Maintains and updates the risk tracker.• Promotes program vision and objectives within the team, ensures program objectives are met or exceeded, presents program vision to management, and gains buy-in from stakeholders.• Promotes adoption of processes by applying best practices and identifying and executing process improvement initiatives across the Program Management team.This is an office based position located in San Diego, CA and is expected to comply with the company's onsite work policy.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.• 5+ years of Program Management or related work experience.*Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of end‑to‑end SoC software and firmware across multiple products.Working knowledge of non-Android OS SW stack, such as V4L2, Gstreamer, libcamera, etc.Understanding of Camera system architecture, software stacks, image/video processing concepts, SoC constraints, and Cross‑Functional Interfaces (AI/Display/Video/DDR/CPU)Android Camera Stack: Camera HAL, Camera Service, Framework vs vendor responsibilitiesExpertise in Android/Linux release trains, dependency management, and milestone governance.Strong judgment in balancing customer commitments, roadmap priorities, and engineering capacity.Strong understanding of hardware and software development lifecycles, and how cross‑domain milestones impact integrated planning and execution.Ability to engage across a broad range of SoC software topics, including software planning for new silicon, silicon bring‑up, power dashboards, software stability, test gates, and defect/bug convergence.Demonstrated experience in software program management with a strong focus on Linux Kernel and/or Android platforms.Previous software engineering experience e.g. Audio, Video, Display, Camera, Graphics in the Linux or Android spaceAbility to work onsite five days per week and operate effectively within a multi‑site, globally distributed development model.Level of Responsibility:• Working independently with little supervision.• tasks require simultaneously executing multiple cognitive abilities and maintaining information in short- or long-term memory.• advanced data analysis and interpretation skills are required.• Occasionally participates in strategic planning within own area affecting immediate operations.If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.