Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Program Management

General Summary

IE IoT Software Program Manager – Linux & Industrial Solutions

Role Overview

The IE IoT Software Program Manager is responsible for driving end‑to‑end execution of Qualcomm’s Linux platform initiatives with a solid emphasis on upstream alignment, open-source excellence, distribution enablement, lifecycle management, and the productization of industrial‑grade IoT solutions.

This role demands exceptional cross‑functional leadership, deep expertise in embedded Linux development ecosystems, and the ability to orchestrate execution across kernel, Yocto, Debian/Ubuntu, user‑space frameworks, CI pipelines, and industrial solution teams. A customer‑first approach, cost‑efficient decision making, and proven experience transforming prototypes into robust, production‑ready industrial solutions are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Linux Platform & Upstream Leadership

Define and lead mainline alignment, upstreaming strategies,



and branch lifecycle management across mainline, LTS, and stable trees.
Oversee open‑source compliance, release coordination, and adherence to Qualcomm’s Linux‑first execution strategy.
Ensure predictable upstream refresh cadences across kernel, Yocto, and Debian/Ubuntu ecosystems

Distro Enablement & Ecosystem Integration

Drive end‑to‑end enablement across Yocto, Debian, and Ubuntu distributions, including graphics, multimedia, AI/ML, connectivity, robotics, and industrial frameworks.
Champion developer‑first workflows, upstream‑friendly integration practices, and clear, high‑quality open‑source documentation.

Productization & Industrial IoT Solution Readiness

Convert platform capabilities and prototypes into stable, repeatable, production‑grade industrial IoT solutions.
Integrate key industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, EtherCAT, Profinet, MQTT, CoAP, etc.) into platform roadmaps and solution blueprint

📌 IE IoT Software Program Manager – Linux (Hyderabad)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Hyderabad