Director - Windows Drivers

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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:

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