Senior Software Product Application Engineer
Qualcomm
Senior Software Product Application Engineer
Qualcomm
Designs mobile chips and licenses wireless patents
General Summary:
As a forward-thinking technology company, Qualcomm advances the limits of innovation in Industrial and Embedded IoT to deliver next-generation experiences and accelerate digital transformation toward a smarter, more seamlessly connected world.
We are seeking a Senior Product Application Manager who will be the core driver behind the technical definition and market adoption of our next-generation Video SoC products. In this strategic role, you will act as a technical authority, translating deep insights from customers and the ecosystem into concrete product software specifications and system architecture.
This position is strongly software-oriented and functions closer to a Software Product Application Manager. The role requires deep understanding of embedded firmware and Linux-based system architecture, the ability to evaluate system-level trade-offs, and the capability to drive software strategy alignment across multiple Camera / Video SoC platforms.
Responsibilities
- Analyze customer system requirements, product architectures, and technical roadmaps, and translate them into SoC software and system-level solutions.
- Act as the software-focused product application owner for the Video SoC software stack, including boot flow, BSP, SDK, and middleware.
- Evaluate and validate firmware and system architecture proposals using embedded domain knowledge and AI-assisted research, assessing feasibility, risks, and long-term maintainability.
- Coordinate with other Camera / Video SoC software PDMs to align software strategies, including:
Linux version selection and kernel maintenance approach
Partial SDK interface and architecture alignment across platforms
- Drive cross-SoC software consistency where appropriate, and clearly define boundaries where divergence is required due to architecture, performance, or market needs.
- Consolidate product and competitor benchmarking data to generate analytical reports and drive performance enhancement and differentiation initiatives.
- Travel Frequency: Approximately 4 times per year (Destinations: US, India, or China).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 8+ years strongly preferred.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong cross-functional collaboration capability.
- Solid background in embedded firmware or system software, with hands-on experience or equivalent technical depth in embedded Linux-based systems.
- Proven ability to independently judge firmware constraints, implementation risks, and system-level trade-offs, without reliance solely on development teams.
- Ability to leverage AI tools and technical references to cross-validate firmware designs, Linux subsystem behavior, and architectural assumptions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior collaboration with multiple Camera / Video SoC platforms, especially in aligning or comparing Linux kernel strategies and SDK designs.
- Experience supporting customer SoC products in a technical, application, or solution-facing role.
- Familiarity with multimedia pipelines, ISP, camera sensors, and video frameworks.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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Qualcomm designs the Snapdragon processors and modems inside many Android phones, and it licenses its wireless patents to device makers around the world. It helped commercialize CDMA, the cellular technology behind 3G networks, and its patents cover core parts of the 4G and 5G standards that phones use to connect. The company does not run its own chip factories; contract foundries make its chips, which it sells to makers of phones, PCs, cars, and connected devices. Device makers also pay Qualcomm royalties for using its patented technology, which forms a second business alongside chip sales. Qualcomm was founded in 1985 and is based in San Diego, California.
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