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- On-site
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- San Diego, CA
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- 56 days ago
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Qualcomm is hiring a Principal Software Engineer to lead Windows system development for Snapdragon products, focusing on the full lifecycle from feature definition to deployment within the Windows OS ecosystem. This senior role demands deep expertise in Windows operating systems, security, and enterprise solutions, with responsibilities including technical leadership for complex features, subsystems, and initiatives such as BIOS, UEFI, and driver architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Windows device drivers, power management, performance tuning, and software security, along with proficiency in C, C++, C#, Python, and ARM architecture. This position requires a strong background in Microsoft Windows OS concepts and the ability to drive innovation while maintaining high standards of technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.
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What you'll do
- Lead Windows development for complex features and subsystems to meet Snapdragon product requirements.
- Recommend technical enhancements such as drivers, hypervisor/virtualization, security, and memory management.
- Drive initiatives for System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and enterprise security features within the Windows ecosystem.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure robust security and compliance in software solutions.
- Provide hands-on guidance in resolving technical challenges and driving platform efficiency.
- Ensure high-quality software development practices and maintain standards of technical excellence.
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team, promoting a culture of accountability.
What we're looking for
- Deep expertise in Microsoft Windows OS concepts, kernel, drivers, APIs, and security.
- Extensive experience leading full life cycle development for complex features on Snapdragon platforms.
- Strong technical background in power management, performance tuning, and system architecture optimization.
- Proven leadership in executing product-oriented strategies and driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, and Windows technologies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of ARM architecture and software ecosystems, including OEM/ODM development flows.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or Engineering with at least 15 years of software engineering experience.
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