Engineer, Senior - Windows Driver Development

Job Description

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Minimum Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate needs to have Strong Embedded system knowledge, Experience on Windows Internals and good driver development. Solid understanding of Operating System concepts, RTOS, FW management. Windows kernel driver developmen t experience. Good in performance analysis. Understanding and experience in Designing and Implementing Windows Kernel mode drivers, Board support package, ACPI & UEFI. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving and debugging skills. Good in performance analysis. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Strong knowledge on Windows OS internals and Windows Driver knowledge (KMDF) Windows Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg, JTAG/other tools. ARM Processor architecture and Assembly Language. Experience with PC software - System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, Drivers, Applications 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. Level of Responsibility: Works under supervision. Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group. Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc. Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.