Windows Performance Engineers, Senior Staff

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Windows Power/Performance Developer passionate about analyzing and optimizing software for Windows on Snapdragon. The ideal candidate should have a background in understanding and implementing software optimizations across multiple layers, including Windows Operating System, Kernel, Compiler, Drivers, Assembly Language, CPU microarchitecture, and SoC/Memory/Bus architecture.

As a Windows Performance Developer, you'll own and drive analysis of complex system-level performance aspects and develop solutions to optimize performance without impacting power consumption. This role aims to deliver best-in-class software performance for next-generation Windows on Snapdragon desktop devices using Qualcomm SoCs. You'll work closely with software architects, OS and kernel developers, CPU architects, and SOC architects to define performance optimization strategies.

We're looking for a self-starter with excellent people and leadership skills to drive analysis and optimizations with senior technical members from a broad set of teams across Qualcomm and external partners. The ideal candidate should be able to self-manage, work through ambiguous issues and requirements, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of key software benchmarks and applications to identify optimization opportunities
• Implement software optimizations to meet performance criteria
• Develop and enhance analysis tools and instrumentation for identifying performance gaps and optimization options
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for analysis and optimizations
• Identify risks associated with designs, approaches, and other work efforts
• Solve complex technical problems affecting significant areas of products
• Make decisions based on incomplete, contradictory, and ambiguous requirements and information
• Act as a tech lead on projects and own project outcomes
• Lead others with technical credibility

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience
• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of Software Engineering with focus in Power/Performance or related work experience
• Experience in C/C++, ARM assembly
• Familiarity with C#, Java, Javascript, Python
• Strong familiarity with ARM architecture
• Good understanding of CPU Architecture, Memory and Bus architecture and their impact on software performance
• Experience in performance characterization and software optimization techniques
• Ability to debug complex problems across multiple layers of Hardware, OS, compiler, and drivers
• Experience with Windows OS, Visual Studio/LLVM compiler, and Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA) tools
• Experience in Compiler and JIT technologies is a plus
• Experience with optimizing popular CPU software benchmarks is a plus

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities to participate in the hiring process. Please contact myhr.support@qualcomm.com or call the toll-free number for assistance.

The pay range for this position is $152,000.00 - $228,000.00. Qualcomm offers a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.