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Director, Engineering-Windows Drivers

Qualcomm
Bangalore8-13 LPA Posted 26 May 2025
FULL TIME
Device Driver Development
C++
C#
C
Java
+2 more

Job Description

Seeking for an experienced and innovative Director of Software Engineering to lead our Windows Drivers team. As a leader, he will lead the full life cycle of software solutions of a Windows Drivers ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have a deep technical background in in OS Concepts (Microsoft Windows OS would be an advantage), strong leadership skills, and the ability to execute on a product oriented strategy in a fast-paced environment. Based in Bangalore, India, this is an opportunity to join a multifaceted, collaborative, and driven team,

Responsibilities:'¢ Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for all Windows development activities related to a Windows Platform/SoC.

'¢ Build, lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team embedding a cul

ture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

'¢ Partner with engineering teams to ensure the successful delivery of

Windows-based software products.

'¢ Provide hands-on guidance in software development, resolve technical chal

lenges and drive platform efficiency.

'¢ Implement standard methodologies and optimize software development pro

cesses to enhance team efficiency, improve product quality, and accelerate

delivery.

'¢ Identify and mitigate technical risks ensuring robust security, compliance,

and operational efficiency.

Required Skills and Experience :

'¢ Demonstrated experience leading large software development teams!

'¢ Good understanding of the OS concepts like Microsoft Windows operating

system, APIs, development frameworks, and associated toolchains.

'¢ Experience in device driver development, including WHQL Certification.

DirectX, DirectML or other peripherals would be an added advantage

'¢ Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, C#, Python and other

Windows technologies.

'¢ Experience in security, performance tuning, system architecture, releasing and maintenance with Windows.

'Nice To Have':

'¢ Experience of the wider AI ecosystem, Microsoft'™s and others

'¢ Familiarity with ARM architecture and software ecosystems

'¢ Experience with leading software/firmware teams delivering end products to market

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.

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