Engineer- Windows

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Windows Performance Engineer in Hyderabad to analyze, debug, and optimize application and system performance on Windows-on-ARM platforms. The role involves deep root-cause analysis and driving optimizations across various software components, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Analyze and optimize system and application performance on Windows-based ARM platforms.
Investigate performance bottlenecks across OS, drivers, middleware, and applications using industry-standard profiling tools.
Perform ETW trace analysis, CPU scheduling analysis, memory analysis, storage analysis, and power-performance investigations.
Develop performance-focused tools, automation, and microbenchmarks to evaluate platform capabilities.
Optimize industry-standard benchmarks and real-world workloads to improve platform competitiveness.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, driver, power, thermal, and application engineering teams.
Present technical findings, root-cause analysis, and optimisation recommendations to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Leverage AI/GenAI-based tools and automation techniques to improve analysis efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Strong understanding of Operating System fundamentals, including Process and Thread Scheduling, Memory Management, Synchronisation Mechanisms, Interrupts, DPCs, and I/O Subsystems.
Good understanding of OS internals and device driver architecture (Windows OS is a plus).
Strong knowledge of ARM architecture and instruction set (ARM ISA desired).
Proficiency in C/C++ programming along with debugging skills with WinDbg, JTAG are preferred.
Experience with debugging and performance profiling tools such as Windows performance analyzer, Vtune.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical concepts clearly.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Windows kernel-mode or user-mode driver development.
Knowledge of ARM Assembly programming.
Experience developing microbenchmarks and workload characterisation tools.
Hands-on experience with performance analysis tools such as ETW, PMU/Hardware Performance Counters, Visual Studio Performance Tools.
Experience optimising industry-standard benchmarks, including Geekbench, Procyon / Procyon AI, 3DMark, Cinebench, Browser and productivity benchmarks, SPEC.
Familiarity with GenAI-assisted engineering workflows, automation frameworks, and data-driven performance analytics, scripting.
Exposure to Windows-on-ARM platforms and performance tuning techniques.

Benefits

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities.
Qualcomm is committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Skills

C/C++WinDbgJTAGWindows Performance AnalyzerVtuneETWGeekbenchProcyonProcyon AI3DMarkCinebenchSPECARM ISAARM Assembly

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