Lead Engineer, Senior - Windows Device Driver

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Description For Lead Engineer, Senior - Windows Device Driver

Qualcomm, a global leader in technology innovation, is seeking a Lead Engineer, Senior - Windows Device Driver to join their team in Hyderabad. This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, focusing on embedded systems and Windows device driver development. As a Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing critical system-level features while leading a team of junior engineers.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at a company that's driving digital transformation across industries. You'll be involved in complex technical challenges, from SoC bringups to platform-level debugging, requiring deep expertise in embedded systems, Windows OS stack, and device driver development.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical capabilities in C/C++ programming, embedded systems, and Windows device drivers, combined with leadership abilities to guide junior team members. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to deliver high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.

Qualcomm offers comprehensive benefits including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, and continuous learning opportunities through tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs. The company's culture promotes innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, making it an ideal environment for engineers looking to advance their careers while working on transformative technology.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to lead technical initiatives while remaining hands-on with development work. You'll be part of a global team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in technology, contributing to projects that have real-world impact across various industries.

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Responsibilities For Lead Engineer, Senior - Windows Device Driver

  • Design, Development and Debugging of BSP, Platform and system level features
  • Support and participate in SoC bringups and HW/SW/platform bring ups
  • Review HW schematics, HWIOs, interfaces and HW register programming
  • Collaborate with internal and external team members for system level feature development or debugging

Requirements For Lead Engineer, Senior - Windows Device Driver

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  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering experience (or Master's with 2+ years, or PhD with 1+ year)
  • 2+ years experience with Programming Languages like C, C++, Java, Python
  • Good understanding of Embedded systems and related HW, SW components
  • Knowledge of multi-threaded systems and OS concepts
  • Detailed understanding of Windows OS stack and Windows device drivers
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to lead small team of junior engineers

Benefits For Lead Engineer, Senior - Windows Device Driver

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • World-class health coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Financial programs to help build secure future
  • Emotional/mental strength and resilience support
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs

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