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

Job description

## **Company:** Qualcomm India Private Limited ## **Job Area:** Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management **General Summary:** **Role Overview** The **Program Manager – Compute** is responsible for **end‑to‑end program execution of Compute platform software** , spanning **Linux, Android, ChromeOS, and multiple Linux distributions** . This role owns execution across **upstream Linux, kernel and platform alignment, distribution enablement, and multi‑OS integration** , ensuring scalable, Linux‑first delivery for Compute products. The role requires strong **cross‑functional leadership** , deep understanding of **Linux and Android platform development models** , and the ability to drive execution across **kernel, distro enablement, Android/Chrome teams, user‑space frameworks, CI, and product engineering** . The Program Manager serves as the **single point of orchestration** for Compute OS readiness across client, edge, and long‑lifecycle platforms. **Key Responsibilities** **Compute Platform Program Ownership** - Own **end‑to‑end program management** for Compute software platforms across **Linux, Android, ChromeOS, and downstream Linux distributions** . - Drive execution across **client, edge, and compute products** , balancing upstream alignment with product delivery needs. - Act as the central program interface between **Compute hardware, OS/platform teams, and product stakeholders** . **Linux, Android & ChromeOS Platform Alignment** - Coordinate platform dependencies and schedules across **Linux mainline/LTS, Android common kernels, and ChromeOS requirements** . - Drive consistency and reuse across **Compute Linux, Android, and ChromeOS platforms** , minimizing fragmentation. - Ensure clean separation of upstream, shared, and product‑specific components. **Upstreaming & Open‑Source Program Management** - Own the **upstreaming strategy and execution** for Compute platform features across kernel and core system components. - Drive **Linux‑first, upstream‑first development models** , ensuring contributions land in mainline wherever possible. - Coordinate contributions across **linux‑next, stable/LTS trees, Android common kernels, and public repositories** . - Ensure alignment between **AOSP, ChromeOS, and upstream Linux workflows** . **Mainline, LTS & Branch Lifecycle Management** - Define and manage **kernel and platform branch strategies** across Compute Linux, Android, and ChromeOS. - Drive **mainline alignment, LTS upgrades, and long‑term support planning** for Compute platforms. - Manage downstream branch health, deprecation strategies, and convergence back to upstream. - Ensure disciplined **branching, tagging, and release practices** across all OS variants. **Linux Distribution Enablement & Ecosystem Alignment** - Lead **Linux distribution enablement** for Compute platforms across **Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Debian, Ubuntu, and other strategic distros** . - Coordinate enablement across **graphics, multimedia, AI/ML, virtualization, networking, security, and developer tooling** . - Ensure Compute platforms meet **ecosystem, ISV, and OEM expectations** across Linux distributions. - Align distro strategies with **Android and ChromeOS platform requirements** where applicable. **Quality, Testing & Automation Oversight** - Ensure **pre‑merge testing, CI/CD automation, and continuous validation** across mainline, LTS, Android, ChromeOS, and distro branches. - Drive adoption of **platform‑level automation, KernelCI, and continuous integration frameworks** . - Track cross‑platform quality issues and ensure closure across kernel, user‑space, and OS integrations. - Ensure Compute platform readiness for **commercial, developer, and long‑term support releases** . **Execution, Risk & Stakeholder Management** - Own **program schedules, milestones, dependency tracking, risk management, and executive reporting** . - Drive regular cross‑functional execution reviews with engineering, product, and leadership teams. - Identify and proactively mitigate **cross‑OS, cross‑platform, and long‑lifecycle risks** . - Champion **developer‑first, Linux‑first best practices** across Compute platform teams. **Qualifications & Experience** - **10–15+ years** of experience in **Linux, Kernel, Android, ChromeOS, or Open‑Source ecosystems** , with senior program or technical leadership roles. - Strong technical understanding of: - **Upstream Linux development model** (maintainers, linux‑next, stable/LTS). - **Kernel branching, mainline alignment, and long‑term support strategies** . - **Compute Linux platforms** and long‑lifecycle products. - **Android and ChromeOS kernel/platform integration models** . - **Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Debian, Ubuntu** , and other Linux distributions. - **Open‑source contribution workflows** (Git, Gerrit, GitHub). - Proven experience driving execution across **large, cross‑functional engineering organizations** . - Excellent **communication, risk management, and executive stakeholder management** skills. **Minimum Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. - 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience. **Applicants** : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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