Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Sr. Staff Software Engineering - WindowsOS Platform at Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Department: Software Engineering

Compensation

$169,800 – $254,600/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

Qualcomm is hiring a Windows Software Engineer to lead Windows platform development for Snapdragon products. The role covers feature definition, development, commercialization, deployment, architecture, drivers, security, power and performance optimization, and cross-functional delivery across the Windows OS ecosystem. Candidates need a bachelor's, master's, or PhD in a relevant field plus 4–6 years of software engineering experience, along with programming experience in languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python. The listed pay range is $169,800 to $254,600.

Required Skills

Windows OS
Windows drivers
Kernel
C/C++/Java/Python
Power management
Security
UEFI
ARM architecture

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 6+ years of software engineering or related work experience
3+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, Python, or similar programming languages
Preferred Qualifications: Deep technical background in Windows OS, kernel, drivers, APIs, power management, performance, security, and DevOps
Expert Windows device driver development experience, including WHQL, HLK, Windows Update, frameworks, toolchains, and ecosystem
Windows system architecture knowledge across heterogeneous CPU and SoC platforms
OEM/ODM product development and PC ecosystem knowledge
Power and performance optimization experience for Windows OS and SoC hardware, firmware, and BSP
Expert-level C, C++, C#, Python, and Windows technology programming
Windows software security, performance tuning, system architecture, release, and maintenance experience
ARM architecture and software ecosystem knowledge
Extensive software engineering experience leading teams through full development life cycles
Strong leadership and product-oriented strategy execution
Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
Technical communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Cross-functional collaboration
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
15+ years of software engineering experience