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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SR Director of Product Management, Windows API Platform - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $227,700.0 - $341,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Codecs, Information Systems, Programming Tools, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Windows API, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Api Management - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4d8e4002a033ca1b ## About the Role Windows PC is a development and target platform for millions of software developer community . These developers represent multiple use cases , needs and challenges . To make Snapdragon Compute platform developer ready and to provide developers the access to all the capabilities of Snapdragon, it is important to provide a well thought and developer friendly API platform . With Snapdragon differentiating technologies like Camera, Sensors, A/V, etc become even more important to ensure the power of the hardware is utilized by the ecosystem . More so these APIs need to be compl imentary to the offerings in the existing complex Windows PC ecosystem . Th e role will be central to this movement . The successful candidate will have a good understand ing of Core IP technologies like Camera, Audio,Video , Sensors as well developer technologies like Windows APIs, SDKs, tools and dependencies across consumer / enterprise segments of developers . She/he will have hands -on experience and knowledge about the Microsoft and competition offerings in the area of APIs . She/he will work with the internal stakeholders ( core technology leads, product, engineering , marketing , business, and program management ) and external developers to put together the right requirements and pla n for the API platform , SDKs, libraries and tools and features for Compute . She/he will e ngag e with developers and industry partners to analyze new API s and technical opportunities - new software/hardware requirements , drive execution, and support the go-to-market plans and ISV adoption . The position requires understanding of PC and W indows, knowledge of technical and business sides of software and application development , proven track record of cross - functional leadership with strong interpersonal and communication skills . The role also requires AI tools, technology and ecosystem knowledge., * 15 + years of product management experience in the area of APIs, SDKs and developer products . * Hands on experience developing Windows APIs and key IP technologies such as Camera, Audio, Video, AI, etc . * Relevant k nowledge of : * x86/Windows ecosystem. * AI, Gen-AI technologies, developer tools, workflows , frameworks * Embedded technologies - CPU / GPU / codec s or related software . * Experience managing , influencing, negotiating with internal audience . * Experience working in a large matrixed organization., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field. * 8+ years of Product Management or related work experience. ## Description * Does a thorough market and technical competitive analysis to identify current Qualcomm's API offerings and gaps . Interact with Microsoft, OEMs, developers and industry experts, partners , to understand their products / roadmaps / strategies , competition , and overall market . Conducts a thorough API market a nalysis . * Works with internal to u nderstand the Qualcomm software stack and APIs offered for different IP blocks (Camera, A/V, NPU, LPI, GPU, GPS.. ) and what other platforms like mobile expose today. * D efines a comprehensive product roadmap and plan with a clear articulation of what APIs Qualcomm should provi de and by when , align s across IP software teams and create s a product definition . * Working with multiple product management, engineering, program , marketing, and other business stakeholders executes on the roadmap creating a strong technology impact. Oversees a successful cross-functional collaboration by ensuring the completion of milestones ensuring the completed work aligns with roadmap for a product line(s). * Develops a strong product GTM strategy for these APIs to developer s through SDK and driver updates by working with internal partners, Microsoft and external customers like OEMs and developers. * Influences external developer/partner integrations and solutions by a dvocat ing for Windows on Snapdragon APIs and Qualcomm technologies. * Drives a product launch strategies for new products and technologies through technical marketing opportunities such as conferences, congresses, and direct customer contact and ensures successful product launch. * Prepares and delivers highly complex and high-stakes technical presentations to internal and external developer audiences regarding product roadmaps that explain and demonstrate products to customers and integrates customer feedback into project roadmaps. Level of Responsibility: * Working independently with no supervision. * Making decisions that are significant in impact, influencing overall program or project success, finances, and/or the ability to meet objectives ; errors are not readily apparent due to the complexity of work process/product or time between decisions and results; errors typically result in significant expenditure of time, resources, and funds to correct. * Using verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. Role may require strong negotiation and influence, communication to large groups or high-level constituents. * Having a great degree of influence over key technical and roadmap decisions (e.g., is making or directly making key decisions that have a substantial impact on the products ). * Completing tasks that require multiple steps that can be performed in various orders; tasks require simultaneously executing multiple cognitive abilities and maintaining information in short- or long-term memory. * Regularly determines what needs to be done and is involved with sharing innovative solutions to achieve broad policies and objectives . * Using deductive and inductive problem solving, multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or conflicting; advanced data analysis and interpretation skills are required . ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours) - [Can You Touch the Internet? 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