Senior Windows Performance Architect for Snapdragon

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Windows Power/Performance Developer to analyze and optimize software on Windows on Snapdragon.

You’ll drive tool development, performance characterization and cross-layer optimizations spanning OS, kernel, drivers, compilers and CPU architecture. The role requires collaboration with OS/kernel teams and hardware architects to deliver best-in-class software performance on Snapdragon desktop devices, with strong communication and leadership to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• In-depth analysis of key software benchmarks to identify optimization opportunities.
• Implement software optimizations to meet performance criteria.
• Develop and enhance analysis tools and instrumentation for performance insights.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for analysis and optimizations.
• Identify risks associated with designs and approaches across multiple teams.
• Solve complex technical problems affecting broad areas of products.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Windows OS

Performance analysis

Kernel/Drivers understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Engineering/Information Systems or related field

PhD in Engineering/Information Systems or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

LLVM compiler

Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA)

ARM assembly

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Windows Power/Performance Developer to analyze and optimize software on Windows on Snapdragon.

You’ll drive tool development, performance characterization and cross-layer optimizations spanning OS, kernel, drivers, compilers and CPU architecture. The role requires collaboration with OS/kernel teams and hardware architects to deliver best-in-class software performance on Snapdragon desktop devices, with strong communication and leadership to