Director - Windows Drivers

2 Months ago • 6-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Software Engineering will lead the Windows Drivers team, overseeing the full life cycle of software solutions within the Windows Drivers ecosystem. This role involves providing strategic direction and technical leadership, building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and ensuring successful delivery of Windows-based software products. Responsibilities include hands-on guidance in software development, resolving technical challenges, and implementing best practices to enhance team efficiency. The candidate will also be responsible for identifying and mitigating technical risks and ensuring security and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in OS concepts like Microsoft Windows OS, leadership skills, and the ability to execute on a product-oriented strategy.
Must have:
  • Experience leading large software development teams
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system
  • Experience in device driver development
  • Proficiency in programming languages like C, C++, C#, Python
Good to have:
  • Experience of the wider AI ecosystem
  • Familiarity with ARM architecture and software ecosystems
  • Experience with leading software/firmware teams

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

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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