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San Diego, CA
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94 days ago
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Aug 31, 2026
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Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a leader in Snapdragon SoCs for Windows-on-Snapdragon devices, seeks an experienced Software Engineer to join its Agile Scrum Team. This role involves gathering requirements, designing, and developing power management features including CPU/DDR performance and thermal management for Windows OS products. The ideal candidate will possess strong embedded Windows software skills, experience with driver programming, and a solid understanding of operating system concepts. Key responsibilities include implementing power and thermal management drivers using C/C++, shell scripting, or Python, debugging ARM SoC systems, and collaborating closely with internal and external teams. Candidates should have 4+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in Windows OS internals, device driver programming, and debugging tools like WinDbg and JTAG. Knowledge of PC software components such as BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and embedded OS architecture is also preferred.

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C/C++ Python Shell Scripting Windows Driver Development WinDbg ARM Processor Architecture UEFI ACPI Linux Kernel Driver Development Power Management Thermal Management Debugging Multi-threading MULTI-Core Systems Performance Profiling Communication Skills Agile Methodology

What you'll do

  • Design and develop power management features for Windows-on-Snapdragon products.
  • Implement CPU/DDR power and performance management solutions for Windows OS devices.
  • Develop thermal management software to ensure optimal device operation.
  • Debug ARM or other SoC embedded systems using C/C++, Shell Scripting, or Python.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams on driver programming and kernel development.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of software engineering or related work experience.
  • Expertise in C/C++, Windows driver development, and power/thermal management.
  • Strong understanding of Windows OS internals and embedded systems debugging.
  • Experience with ARM architecture, assembly language, and multi-threading.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

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