This role pays more than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,000–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$217k
versus about
$185k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
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Sr. Staff Software Engineering - WindowsOS Platform serves as a technical leader within the software systems team focusing on Windows on Snapdragon products. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of feature definition, development, and deployment while driving initiatives for subsystems like BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and various drivers. You will design high-level architectures for new features, mitigate risks regarding security and compliance, and provide hands-on guidance in software development to ensure platform efficiency. Key technical requirements include expertise in C, C++, C#, and Python, alongside deep knowledge of Windows kernel, APIs, power management, and ARM architecture. The role addresses complex challenges within the PC ecosystem, specifically optimizing performance for heterogeneous SoC architectures while ensuring robust security and compatibility across various hardware components and firmware layers to enhance the overall Windows on Snapdragon experience.
Windows OS
C
C++
C#
Python
Kernel
ARM Architecture
SoC
Hypervisor
UEFI
ACPI
BIOS
Power Management
Security
DevOps
System Architecture
Firmware
BSP
WHQL Certification
C++
C#
Win32
WinRT
COM
Windows Services
RPC
Azure Virtual Desktop
Windows 365
Microsoft Entra ID
MSAL
Web Account Manager
WinUI
XAML
WebView2
MSIX
RDP
Python
Java
JavaScript