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.
Skills
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.
Market check
Salary context
This
$162,600–$271,000
range sits above
73%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$244,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$166,100–$217,725
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
565 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$226,100
across 532 roles with salary data.
Windows
C
C++
Python
ARM
DevOps
WHQL Certification
Windows HLK
Power Management
Performance Tuning
Security
System Architecture
Software Engineering
Cross-Functional Teams
CI/CD
San Diego, Ca,Us, US164 days ago
$162,600–$244,000
C/C++
Linux
RTOS
Hypervisor
Ethernet Bridging
KVM
TSN
EtherCAT
ProfiNet
Ubuntu
Embedded Linux
Android
Troubleshooting
Full Software Development Life Cycle
Deductive Problem Solving
Networking Concepts
Systems Programming
SOC Systems
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