Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer- PC Compute

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 10 days ago $94,200–$141,200 / year
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Seeking a senior software engineer to join Qualcomm Technologies Inc.’s Agile Scrum Team focused on Windows-on-Snapdragon products. This role involves gathering requirements, designing, and developing key features for next-generation devices, requiring strong C/C++, Shell Scripting, or Python skills alongside expertise in debugging ARM SoC embedded systems. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of operating system concepts, experience with Windows and Linux kernels, and proficiency in tools like WinDbg and JTAG. Key responsibilities include coordinating with internal and external teams to resolve issues on Qualcomm chipsets, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of PC software components such as BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, and drivers, along with familiarity with Rust for systems-level development in Windows environments.

Skills

C/C++ Python Windows OS Linux Kernel UEFI ACPI ARM Assembly WinDbg JTAG Object-Oriented Programming Design Patterns Spake2+ Authentication HTTP Server/Client Architecture Rust

What you'll do

  • Design and develop key features on Windows-on-Snapdragon products.
  • Gather requirements, design, and implement software solutions for embedded systems.
  • Debug ARM or other SoC embedded systems using WinDbg, JTAG tools.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to resolve issues on Qualcomm chipsets.
  • Optimize OS/system performance through profiling and tuning techniques.

What we're looking for

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with Windows OS internals.
  • Proficiency in debugging ARM or other SoC embedded systems using WinDbg, JTAG tools.
  • Deep understanding of processor architecture, cache subsystems, and embedded OS kernels.
  • Experience with PC software components like BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, drivers, and applications.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for coordinating across stakeholders.

Market check

Salary context

This $94,200–$141,200 range sits above 18% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$125,650–$202,200

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$132,484–$199,425

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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