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Sr. Staff Software Engineering - WindowsOS Platform

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead Windows platform development and technical strategy for Snapdragon Windows products, focusing on drivers, security, virtualization, and system architecture.

Role type

Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Windows OS Platform)

Builds

Windows on Snapdragon software solutions, drivers, hypervisors, and security features for PC ecosystem

Domain

Consumer electronics / Mobile computing / Operating Systems

Required skills

Windows OS internals, Kernel development, Driver development, C/C++, Python, System BIOS/UEFI, ACPI, Virtualization, Security architecture, Hardware-software integration

Preferred skills

SoC architecture, Hardware-rooted security, TPM/Secure Boot, VBS, Hypervisor-based protections, End-to-end security solution design

Technologies

Windows, Snapdragon, C, C++, Python, BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, TPM, VBS

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for Windows platform development; Lead development of complex subsystems (drivers, security, memory, storage); Identify and mitigate technical risks; Act as technical expert on PC industry trends; Define future solutions and strategic roadmaps; Prototype development and cross-functional collaboration; Ensure high-quality software development practices.

Seniority

Sr. Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership