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# Windows Power/Performance Developer

- **Company:** Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $111,300.0 - $166,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, ARM Architecture, Assembly Language, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Microarchitecture, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, Software Performance, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/80eb84ca-9f95-4ccd-9c9d-5e5af05e4303

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc., * Master's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

 * 4+ 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

## Description

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., 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 or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).


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