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

About this role

## 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

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