Senior Software Product Application Engineer - Video SoC

## Company: Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering General Summary: Job Description As a forward-thinking technology company, Qualcomm advances the limits of innovation in Industrial and Embedded IoT to deliver next-generation experiences and accelerate digital transformation toward a smarter, more seamlessly connected world. We are seeking a Senior Product Application Manager who will be the core driver behind the technical definition and market adoption of our next-generation Video SoC products. In this strategic role, you will act as a technical authority, translating deep insights from customers and the ecosystem into concrete product software specifications and system architecture. This position is strongly software-oriented and functions closer to a Software Product Application Manager. The role requires deep understanding of embedded firmware and Linux-based system architecture, the ability to evaluate system-level trade-offs, and the capability to drive software strategy alignment across multiple Camera / Video SoC platforms. Responsibilities \- Analyze customer system requirements, product architectures, and technical roadmaps, and translate them into SoC software and system-level solutions. \- Act as the software-focused product application owner for the Video SoC software stack, including boot flow, BSP, SDK, and middleware. \- Evaluate and validate firmware and system architecture proposals using embedded domain knowledge and AI-assisted research, assessing feasibility, risks, and long-term maintainability. \- Coordinate with other Camera / Video SoC software PDMs to align software strategies, including: Linux version selection and kernel maintenance approach Partial SDK interface and architecture alignment across platforms \- Drive cross-SoC software consistency where appropriate, and clearly define boundaries where divergence is required due to architecture, performance, or market needs. \- Consolidate product and competitor benchmarking data to generate analytical reports and drive performance enhancement and differentiation initiatives. \- Travel Frequency: Approximately 4 times per year (Destinations: US, India, or China). Qualifications \- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience. \- At least 5 years of relevant experience, with 8+ years strongly preferred. \- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with strong cross-functional collaboration capability. \- Solid background in embedded firmware or system software, with hands-on experience or equivalent technical depth in embedded Linux-based systems. \- Proven ability to independently judge firmware constraints, implementation risks, and system-level trade-offs, without reliance solely on development teams. \- Ability to leverage AI tools and technical references to cross-validate firmware designs, Linux subsystem behavior, and architectural assumptions. Preferred Qualifications \- Prior collaboration with multiple Camera / Video SoC platforms, especially in aligning or comparing Linux kernel strategies and SDK designs. \- Experience supporting customer SoC products in a technical, application, or solution-facing role. \- Familiarity with multimedia pipelines, ISP, camera sensors, and video frameworks. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language...