Windows Performance Engineer - Snapdragon Power Optimizer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; 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 running on Windows on Snapdragon.

The role requires deep knowledge across OS, kernel, compiler, drivers, assembly, CPU microarchitecture, and SoC/memory/bus design to deliver best-in-class performance with power efficiency. You will own complex system-level performance analysis, drive optimization strategies, and collaborate with architects and engineers across Qualcomm and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of software engineering or related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• In-depth analysis of key software benchmarks and applications to identify optimization opportunities.
• Implement software optimizations to ensure performance criteria are met.
• Develop and enhance analysis tools and instrumentation to assist in analysis, identifying performance gaps and optimization options.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for analysis and optimizations.
• Identifies risks associated with designs, approaches, and other work efforts.
• Solves complex technical problems that affect significant areas of products.
• Makes decisions based on incomplete, contradictory, and ambiguous requirements and information that affect policies and multiple teams in the software development process.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ CS/ related field

Master's or PhD in Engineering/ CS/ related field

Tools

Windows Performance Analyzer

Visual Studio

LLVM Compiler

Job description

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

The role requires deep knowledge across OS, kernel, compiler, drivers, assembly, CPU microarchitecture, and SoC/memory/bus design to deliver best-in-class performance with power efficiency. You will own complex system-level performance analysis, drive optimization strategies, and collaborate with architects and engineers across Qualcomm and