IE IoT Software Program Manager – Linux & Industrial Solutions

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 strong 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 blueprints.
• Drive cost‑optimized decision making across feature sets, cloud usage, and hardware/software selections.

Customer Engagement & Solutions Engineering

• Maintain strong customer focus—translate customer needs into actionable, prioritized engineering workflows.
• Lead solution prototyping, PoCs, and integration efforts by coordinating across functional teams.
• Deliver developer‑grade documentation, solution guides, and production‑ready reference implementations.

Cross‑Functional Program Leadership

• Manage large cross‑functional execution spanning kernel, multimedia, Android, connectivity, user space, and partner teams that includes the HW platform teams.
• Own schedules, milestone alignment, dependency mapping, risk management, and executive communications.
• Ensure Linux‑first, developer‑first discipline across the entire engineering pipeline.

Quality, Testing & Automation Excellence

• Drive strong pre‑merge validation, CI/CD health, and continuous testing coverage across mainline and LTS branches.
• Track quality regressions across features, drive closure with partner teams, and uphold production‑readiness KPIs.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 10–15+ years of leadership experience within embedded Linux/Kernel/Yocto/Open‑Source ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of:
  • Upstream Linux development workflows (maintainers, linux‑next, LTS/stable branches).
  • Kernel branching models, mainline alignment, Yocto/OE pipelines, and Debian/Ubuntu packaging and workflows.
  • Open‑source contribution processes (patch submission, review cycles, Gerrit/Git workflows).
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering programs.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong stakeholder management with a risk‑driven decision mindset.

Preferred

• Experience with industrial IoT systems, industrial protocols, or Linux‑based industrial platforms.
• Background in prototyping, customer‑facing engineering, or productizing industrial IoT software stacks.
• Strong documentation and developer ecosystem orientation.

Minimum Qualifications:

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