Director, Android Software Product Management

Originally posted 20 October 2026 by the employer.

About the role

The Director, Android Software Product Management leads product strategy, definition, execution, and lifecycle management for Android software products, platform capabilities, and experiences from concept through end of life. The role establishes an integrated software strategy that aligns Android platform capabilities, system software, AI, graphics, multimedia, connectivity, security, and developer experiences with Qualcomm Mobile Business Unit objectives.

What you'll do

- Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, positioning, and roadmap for Android software products, platform capabilities, and related ecosystem experiences. - Translate customer, partner, market, and Mobile BU requirements into clear product specifications and prioritized engineering backlogs. - Drive alignment on software architecture direction, platform integration points, product interfaces, and cross-technology requirements in partnership with engineering and architecture teams. - Guide software execution throughout the lifecycle, spanning concept, development, integration, validation, launch, maintenance, upgrades, and end-of-life planning. - Represent the consolidated Mobile BU software strategy in technical and business discussions with Google, OEMs, carriers, application developers, and ecosystem partners. - Create business cases, investment proposals, and launch strategies for Android platform capabilities, features, and services.

What you'll need

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or a related technical field. - 8+ years of product management or related technical work experience (advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years). - Substantial experience with Android, AOSP, mobile software platforms, system software, or related ecosystem technologies. - Demonstrated experience defining and executing complex software products, platform strategies, and technology roadmaps. - Hands-on experience working directly with Google, OEMs, carriers, developers, or related technology ecosystem partners. - Strong knowledge of mobile platform architecture, Android ecosystem requirements, and the software development lifecycle.

Nice to have

- Advanced degree in engineering, computer science, business, or a related technical field. - 15 years of product management or related work experience, including 4 years in a large matrixed organization. - Experience with Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, Mobile BU technologies, or semiconductor-enabled software ecosystems. - Deep familiarity with Android framework, system services, HALs, AOSP integration, Google requirements, or OEM software customization. - 2 years of experience working with operating budgets, project financials, or negotiating third-party business agreements.

Skills: Android, product management, AOSP, software roadmap, Mobile BU