Qualcomm · 4 hours ago
Graphics Software Engineer, Staff
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $212K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that enables next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. The Graphics Software Engineer will architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
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Responsibilities
Leverages advanced Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of critical GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools
Writes code for complex features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python) and ensures code will perform effectively on different platforms
Develops and maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using advanced tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to ensure optimal performance, stability, security, and identify issues
Identifies deficiencies and proposes solutions to improve designs; implements quality improvements in industry standard APIs and GPU hardware
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, customers, external stakeholders (developers and standards groups), and/or third-party vendors to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization
Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for complex projects to guide developers and/or customers to use or implement software
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience
OR Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience
OR PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience
1+ year of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C)
Preferred
Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
2+ years of relevant GPU experience
1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization
1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above)
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Cristiano Amon
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Isaac Eteminan
CEO
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