Software Principle Architect- Power-Management (1 position)

system canada technologies

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Portland, OR, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

• Lead the architecture, design and implementation of power and thermal management for tablets and smart-phones built on Intel SoC. 
• Debug and troubleshoot the most challenging issues in the low level Windows code and firmware components. • Lead architecture creation, design and implement power and thermal management for Intel SoC.
• Interface with internal teams while gathering requirements and use cases; and communicate designs and requirements to development and validation teams.
• Perform
low-level debugging of various firmware and OS components and systems.
• Collect and analyze performance data to influence overall system design, improve performance and efficiency.
• Mentor and grow other engineers to ensure good engineering practices are used throughout the organization.
7 or more years of experience developing low-level Windows drivers and firmware for embedded/SoC, including PnP and ACPI.
• Innate understanding of
x86 platform and Windows OS internals. 
Debug experience using Windows KD/WinDbg. Practical experience of using hardware debuggers (JTAG, ITP, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, etc.)
• Expert knowledge of
Windows PnP, power measurement, embedded and SoC hardware, demonstrated skills delivering efficient implementations in resource-constrained environments.
• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 10 or more years of experience developing software in C/C++ for Windows OS on x86 platform.

Work location preference

Portland OR,
Remand WA,
Santa Clara CA

About this role

Summary

Lead architecture, design, and debugging of power/thermal management for Intel SoC devices.

Job title

Software Principle Architect- Power-Management

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Portland, OR; remote options not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Windows C/C++firmwaredebug (KD/WinDbg)hardware debuggingx86 platform

Preferred skills

Power measurementembedded hardwareperformance analysis

Specializations

power managementthermal managementfirmwareWindows driversSoC
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portland, OR, USA

On-site City