Software System Engineer, Consumer PCs

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Job Summary

As a Software Systems Engineer, you will operate at the critical intersection of advanced software/tool development and cutting-edge Pre-Install Image Engineering. You will lead the architectural design, implementation, and long-term sustainability of complex software systems engineered to solve high-impact technical challenges. By optimizing for peak performance, robust scalability, and resource efficiency, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless, world-class end-user experience.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Development

• Design & Enhance: Lead the design, programming, and integration of system software enhancements, including operating systems, compilers, networking protocols, utilities, and database structures.

• Translate & Execute: Analyze high-level product objectives and architectural frameworks to determine precise coding, programming, and integration requirements.

• Image Engineering: Drive the installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of operating systems, factory patches, and deployment scripts/tools with high autonomy and technical expertise.

Optimization & Quality Assurance

• Performance Engineering: Proactively monitor and test application performance to detect bottlenecks, engineer robust solutions, and collaborate with development teams to implement fixes.

• Rigorous Testing: Write and execute comprehensive testing plans, protocols, and documentation; actively debug complex integration issues within the core application architecture.

• Automation First: Champion automation initiatives to streamline deployment workflows, reduce manual overhead, and accelerate time-to-market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

• Typically 5-8 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, software development, or a related field or 3-5 years paired with an advanced graduate degree.

• Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, and SQL.

• Strong experience with Docker, containerization, and building robust automation frameworks.

• Deep understanding of API design and integration, systems programming, and advanced debugging methodologies.

Cross-Functional Attributes

• Impact-Driven Communication: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Results Orientation: A proven track record of executing projects with high agility and an unwavering focus on quality deliverables.

• Continuous Learning & Agility: A strong desire to adapt to evolving technologies and maintain digital fluency in a fast-paced ecosystem.

• Customer Centricity: A mindset that filters engineering decisions through the lens of the ultimate end-user experience.

Impact & Scope

• Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process. Complexity
• Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines. Disclaimer
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.

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