#Windows Driver Developer

Nutanix; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in San Diego, CA, seeks an embedded software engineer skilled in C/C++ and Python to develop Windows/Linux kernel and device drivers for ARM-based SoCs. The role emphasizes OS concepts, debugging, and cross‑functional collaboration across hardware and software teams.

The ideal candidate has strong problem solving, communication, and the ability to drive tasks to completion, with a focus on embedded systems and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with C/C++ and Python programming.
• Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg/JTAG/other tools.

Skills

Embedded Windows

C/C++

Python

OS concepts

Kernel debugging

ARM debugging

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

C/C++

Python

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.

Qualcomm Technologies Inc., the maker of the industry-leading Snapdragon SoCs, is the largest provider of complete chipset solutions for Microsoft Windows on Snapdragon products. Qualcomm is committed to developing solutions for the next generation of Windows on Snapdragon devices.

The ideal Candidate will have:

• Embedded Windows software and good programming skills.
• Solid understanding of Operating System concepts.
• Windows and/or Linux kernel 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• C/C++ and python programming.
• Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg, JTAG/other tools.
• Processor architecture and cache subsystem.
• ARM assembly
• 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.
• Advanced understanding of object-oriented programming principles.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.