Program Manager, Senior – Voice & Music Software

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Product Management · Embedded Systems

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Program Manager for Voice & Music Software in Bangalore, India. This role involves leading the planning, development, integration, and delivery of software for audio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and embedded systems, crucial for products like earbuds and personal audio solutions.

Responsibilities

Drive requirements scoping, analysis, planning, and execution across multiple software and technology teams.
Establish clear Plan of Record (PoR) commitments and drive prioritization, milestone alignment, and timely decision-making.
Manage programs across the complete software development lifecycle, from planning to customer delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Audio, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, BSP, Connectivity, Sensors, system software, validation, product, and customer-facing teams.
Proactively identify and manage program risks, dependencies, critical paths, and schedule variances.
Establish strong execution and communication mechanisms, including program health metrics and executive reporting.
Drive end-to-end hardware/software integration and product readiness.
Coordinate across global development sites, external partners, and stakeholders.

Requirements

15+ years of experience combining software product development and program management within the semiconductor/wireless domain.
Strong domain knowledge and experience in Wireless and Semiconductor industries.
Experience managing software products across the full development lifecycle.
Proven experience in end-to-end product integration across hardware and software stacks.
Good understanding of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies and their integration within embedded products.
Familiarity with embedded software architectures, RTOS environments, software development processes, and system integration.
Ability to work effectively with engineering teams to understand technical issues and assess program impact, dependencies, risks, priorities, and resolution plans.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with open-source development models and ecosystems is desirable.
Experience with software build, integration, validation, release management, and quality/readiness processes.
Familiarity with automation and CI/CD concepts for software build, test, integration, and release workflows is an added advantage.
Experience with Audio technologies is strongly preferred.
Candidates with experience in audio drivers, DSP frameworks, embedded audio stacks, audio codecs, multimedia frameworks, or audio system integration programs will have an added advantage.
Experience working on earbuds, hearables, headphones, personal audio, Bluetooth audio, or similar embedded consumer products is an added advantage.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engineering.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.