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Program Manager – Compute (Linux, Android & ChromeOS Platforms)

QualcommHyderabad, Telangana, IndiaPosted 20 May 2026

The Program Manager for Compute at Qualcomm India will lead end-to-end program execution for software platforms across Linux, Android, and ChromeOS. This role involves coordinating kernel and platform dependencies, driving upstreaming strategies, and enabling various Linux distributions like Yocto and Ubuntu. The position requires strong cross-functional leadership to ensure platform readiness across client and edge products. It is a senior role focused on orchestration, risk management, and stakeholder alignment within a large engineering organization.

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Experience

10-15 years

Function

Program and Project Management

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 1

What you will work on

The Program Manager for Compute at Qualcomm India will lead end-to-end program execution for software platforms across Linux, Android, and ChromeOS. This role involves coordinating kernel and platform dependencies, driving upstreaming strategies, and enabling various Linux distributions like Yocto and Ubuntu. The position requires strong cross-functional leadership to ensure platform readiness across client and edge products. It is a senior role focused on orchestration, risk management, and stakeholder alignment within a large engineering organization.

TAL's take

Quality 85/1005/5 clarityTier 1 company

High-level program management role at a Tier 1 global semiconductor company with significant technical scope.

The JD provides a highly detailed breakdown of program responsibilities, technical alignment areas, and project management expectations.

Salaries at Qualcomm

27.4 LPA average

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Must haves

  • 10-15+ years experience in Linux, Kernel, Android, ChromeOS, or Open-Source ecosystems
  • Senior program or technical leadership experience
  • Strong technical understanding of upstream Linux development models
  • Proven experience driving execution across large, cross-functional engineering organizations
  • Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools and skills

linuxandroidchromeoskernelyoctoopenembeddeddebianubuntugitgerritgithub

About the company

Global leader in semiconductor and wireless technology with a strong engineering presence in India.

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