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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA · Seattle, WA · Folsom, CA · Hillsboro, OR
Posted: 79 days ago
Closes: Sep 15, 2026
Nearby: 5 roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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Qualcomm is hiring a senior Windows system engineer to drive the development and commercialization of Windows on Snapdragon products, focusing on feature definition, high-level design, and technical leadership for complex subsystems like drivers, hypervisor/virtualization, security, and power management. This role involves hands-on work with Windows OS APIs, kernel, and ecosystem tools such as WHQL Certification and Windows HLK, while collaborating closely with hardware architects, product managers, OEMs, and external partners to ensure robust software solutions across the full development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in Microsoft Windows device driver development, ARM architecture, and power/performance optimizations for SoC HW, along with strong leadership skills and a track record of executing product-oriented strategies in fast-paced environments.

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Windows C C++ Python ARM DevOps WHQL Certification Windows HLK Power Management Performance Tuning Security System Architecture Cross-Functional Teams OEM/ODM Development Heterogeneous CPU SoC Architecture PC Ecosystem Software Engineering

What you'll do

Lead Windows development for complex features and subsystems to meet Snapdragon product requirements.
Drive technical initiatives to evolve Windows on Snapdragon software across the full life cycle.
Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure robust security and compliance in Windows systems.
Serve as a technical expert on PC industry trends, sharing expertise within and across teams.
Independently research and define requirements for new features and prototypes.
Provide hands-on guidance in software development, resolving technical challenges and driving platform efficiency.

What we're looking for

Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows OS concepts, kernel, drivers, APIs, and security.
Extensive experience in developing and certifying Windows device drivers and WHQL processes.
Strong knowledge of Windows system architecture across heterogeneous CPU and SoC platforms.
Proven track record leading software development through full life cycles with a focus on quality.
Expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, and Windows technologies.
Experience in optimizing power and performance for Windows OS and ARM-based systems.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills in dynamic, cross-functional team environments.

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