Senior Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer - PC Compute
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer to join their team in San Diego. This role involves end-to-end development for Windows on Snapdragon products, requiring strong C/C++, Python, and Rust skills, along with deep understanding of OS concepts and kernel development. The position is on-site and offers a competitive salary with bonus and RSU opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Act as a key member of an Agile Scrum Team, playing a pivotal role in the end-to-end lifecycle of Windows-on-Snapdragon product lines.
- Gather requirements, design, and develop key features on Windows on Snapdragon products.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams to bring up, support, triage, and unblock issues on Qualcomm chipsets.
- Debug ARM or other SoC embedded systems.
Requirements
- Embedded Windows software and good programming skills.
- Solid understanding of Operating System concepts.
- Windows and/or Linux kernel and development experience.
- Strong understanding of C/C++, Shell Scripting or Python skills and hands-on experience on debugging ARM or other SoC embedded systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to co-ordinate across stakeholders and drive towards task completion.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- C/C++ programming.
- Windows OS internals knowledge and experience.
- Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg, JTAG/other tools.
- Processor architecture and cache subsystem.
- Experience with PC software - System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, Drivers, Applications.
- ARM assembly.
- Embedded OS (Kernel architecture, OS services heap, memory, multi-core, multi-threading, and crash debugging).
- Knowledge of OS/system performance profiling and optimization techniques.
- Communication, written & interpersonal skills, motivation, the ability to learn quickly.
- Advanced understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
- Application of design patterns to solve complex architectural challenges.
- Familiarity with Spake2+ Authentication.
- Understanding of HTTP Server/client architecture.
- Familiarity with Rust for systems-level development and Windows environments; comfortable exploring memory-safe, high-performance codebases.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
- Reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able to participate in the hiring process.
- Accessible workplace for individuals with disabilities.
Skills
CC++Shell ScriptingPythonARM assemblyRustHTTP Server/client architecture
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About Qualcomm
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Company
QualcommJob Posted
1 day ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$117,800–176,600 / year
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
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