Staff Windows Developer - Debugger

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

In short

Qualcomm is seeking a Staff Windows Developer specializing in debugging for its Windows on Snapdragon product lines. This role involves end-to-end development, requirement gathering, design, and feature development within an Agile Scrum Team, requiring strong C/C++ and embedded systems experience. The ideal candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams to support, triage, and resolve issues on Qualcomm chipsets.

Responsibilities

Act as a key member of an Agile Scrum Team.
Play 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.
Develop embedded Windows software.
Perform Windows kernel debugging and development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Embedded Windows software and good programming skills.
Solid understanding of Operating System concepts.
Windows kernel debug 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.

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
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.
Windows OS (Kernel architecture, OS services, heap, memory, multi-core, multi-threading, and crash debugging).
Knowledge of OS/system performance profiling and optimization techniques.
Working experience with QEMU modeling and debug.
Communication, written & interpersonal skills, motivation, the ability to learn quickly.

Benefits

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
Highly competitive benefits package designed to support success at work, at home, and at play.
Discussion of all that Qualcomm has to offer with your recruiter.
Details about US benefits available at a provided link.