Qualcomm is looking for an experienced Windows Power/Performance Developer with passion for analyzing and optimizing software running on Windows on Snapdragon. Ideal candidate has background to understand and identify/implement software optimizations across multiple layers of Software, Windows Operating System, Kernel, Compiler, Drivers, Assembly Language, CPU microarchitecture and SoC/Memory/Bus architecture. As a Windows Performance Developer, you'll be owning and driving analysis of complex system level performance aspects and coming up with solutions to optimize performance without impacting power consumption to deliver best in class software performance for next generation of Windows on Snapdragon desktop devices using Qualcomm SoC's. In this role you will work closely with software architects, OS and kernel developers, CPU architects and SOC architects to define performance optimization strategies to deliver the best performing Windows on Snapdragon desktop devices.
We are looking for a self-starter, with excellent people and leadership skills to drive analysis and optimizations with senior technical members from broad set of teams across Qualcomm and external partners. Should be able to self-manage and work through ambiguous issues and requirements. The candidate should have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2 years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
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Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1 year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
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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.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $111,300.00 – $166,900.00
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