Sr Lead- Windows
Qualcomm
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 22 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
Skills
About this role
Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. • 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Job Description
The ideal candidate needs to have: Strong Embedded system knowledge, Experience on Windows Internals and good driver development. Solid understanding of Operating System concepts, RTOS, FW management. Windows kernel driver development experience. Understanding and experience in Designing and Implementing Windows Kernel mode drivers, Board support package, ACPI & UEFI. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem solving and debugging skills. Handling small to large medium size technology teams. Experience on Enterprise and IHV/IBVs is a plus Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 10+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. Strong knowledge on Windows OS internals and Windows Driver knowledge (KMDF) Windows Device driver programming and debugging with WinDbg, JTAG/other tools. ARM Processor architecture and Assembly Language. Experience with PC software - System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, Drivers, Applications 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. Ability to co-ordinate across stakeholders and Task management · Solid understanding of System level features, Processor and Power management, architecting system level features. Hands on experience in complex and multi domain large features. 6-9 years of work experience with Design and development of Windows drivers, programming languages such as C, C++, hands on experience in debugging system issues .
Preferred Qualifications
6-9 years of Software Engineering or related work experience. • Architecting System level features. Design and development of complex large features · Hands on experience in low level design, code review and delivery management. Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support