Program Manager - Compute (Linux & ChromeOS Platforms)
The Program Manager serves as the single point of orchestration for Compute OS readiness across client, edge, and long‑lifecycle platforms. ### 10-15+ years of experience in Linux, Kernel, Android, ChromeOS, or Open‑Source ecosystems, with senior program or technical leadership roles. ### Strong technical understanding of: ### Upstream Linux development model (maintainers, linux‑next, stable/LTS). ### Kernel branching, mainline alignment, and long‑term support strategies. ### Compute Linux platforms and long‑lifecycle products. ### Android and ChromeOS kernel/platform integration models. ### Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Debian, Ubuntu, and other Linux distributions. ### Open‑source contribution workflows (Git, Gerrit, GitHub). ### Proven experience driving execution across large, cross‑functional engineering organizations. ### Excellent communication, risk management, and executive stakeholder management skills. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 2+ years of Program Management or related work experience. Compute Platform Program Ownership ### Own end‑to‑end program management for Compute software platforms across Linux, Android, ChromeOS, and downstream Linux distributions. ### Drive execution across client, edge, and compute products, balancing upstream alignment with product delivery needs. ### Act as the central program interface between Compute hardware, OS/platform teams, and product stakeholders. Linux, Android & ChromeOS Platform Alignment ### Coordinate platform dependencies and schedules across Linux mainline/LTS, Android common kernels, and ChromeOS requirements. ### Drive consistency and reuse across Compute Linux, Android, and ChromeOS platforms, minimizing fragmentation. ### Ensure clean separation of upstream, shared, and product‑specific components. Upstreaming & Open‑Source Program Management ### Own the upstreaming strategy and execution for Compute platform features across kernel and core system components. ### Drive Linux‑first, upstream‑first development models, ensuring contributions land in mainline wherever possible. ### Coordinate contributions across linux‑next, stable/LTS trees, Android common kernels, and public repositories. ### Ensure alignment between AOSP, ChromeOS, and upstream Linux workflows. Mainline, LTS & Branch Lifecycle Management ### Define and manage kernel and platform branch strategies across Compute Linux, Android, and ChromeOS. ### Drive mainline alignment, LTS upgrades, and long‑term support planning for Compute platforms. ### Manage downstream branch health, deprecation strategies, and convergence back to upstream. ### Ensure disciplined branching, tagging, and release practices across all OS variants. Linux Distribution Enablement & Ecosystem Alignment ### Lead Linux distribution enablement for Compute platforms across Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Debian, Ubuntu, and other strategic distros. ### Coordinate enablement across graphics, multimedia, AI/ML, virtualization, networking, security, and developer tooling. ### Ensure Compute platforms meet ecosystem, ISV, and OEM expectations across Linux distributions. ### Align distro strategies with Android and ChromeOS platform requirements where applicable. Quality, Testing & Automation Oversight ### Ensure pre‑merge testing, CI/CD automation, and continuous validation across mainline, LTS, Android, ChromeOS, and distro branches. ### Drive adoption of platform‑level automation, KernelCI, and continuous integration frameworks. ### Track cross‑platform quality issues and ensure closure across kernel, user‑space, and OS integrations. ### Ensure Compute platform readiness for commercial, developer, and long‑term support releases. Execution, Risk & Stakeholder Management ### Own program schedules, milestones, dependency tracking, risk management, and executive reporting. ### Drive regular cross‑functional execution reviews with engineering, product, and leadership teams. ### Identify and proactively mitigate cross‑OS, cross‑platform, and long‑lifecycle risks. ### Champion developer‑first, Linux‑first best practices across Compute platform teams.
