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    Windows Power and Performance Engineer, Principal - Folsom, United States - Qualcomm

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    Company:

    Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

    Job Area:

    Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

    General Summary:

    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.

    Responsibilities:

    • In-depth analysis of key software benchmarks and applications to identify optimization opportunities
    • Implement software optimizations to ensure performance criteria is 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.
    • Acts as a tech lead on projects and owns the outcome of the project.
    • Leads others with technical credibility.

    Minimum Qualifications:


    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

    OR

    Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

    OR

    PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.


    • 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Master's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
    • 15+ years of Software Engineering with focus in Power/Performance or related work experience.
    • Experienced in C/C++, ARM assembly
    • Familiarity with C#, Java, Javascript, Python is a plus
    • Strong familiarity with ARM architecture
    • Good understanding of CPU Architecture, Memory and Bus architecture and how that impacts software performance Experienced in performance characterization and software optimization techniques
    • Able 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 is preferred Experience in Compiler and JIT technologies is a plus
    • Experience with optimizing for popular CPU software benchmarks is a plus

    Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here (https://qualcomm.service-) for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

    Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

    To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

    EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

    Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

    Pay range:

    $180, $270,000.00

    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

    If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers ) .

    EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification



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