Qualcomm · 6 hours ago
Senior Staff Engineer - GPU Software
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $256K/yr
4+ years expQualcomm is a leading technology innovator specializing in next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. They are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer for their GPU Software Engineering team, responsible for designing and developing new features, debugging software issues, optimizing performance, and collaborating with partners and OEMs.
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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 application features, and tools
Writes code for complex features, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, python) and ensures code will perform effectively on different platforms including Windows and Android
Strong knowledge of modern graphics APIs (Vulkan, Direct3D)
Understanding of GPU architecture, and shader execution and optimization
Prior experience with state of art rendering techniques including Ray Tracing/Mesh shading and other DX12.2 features
Familiarity with 3D graphics geometry formats and structures
Understanding of graphics engine rendering frameworks including rendering pipelines and optimization techniques
Experience with Open Source contributions involving graphics applications and codebases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 6+ 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 5+ 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 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience
2+ years of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C)
Strong knowledge of modern graphics APIs (Vulkan, Direct3D)
Understanding of GPU architecture, and shader execution and optimization
Prior experience with state of art rendering techniques including Ray Tracing/Mesh shading and other DX12.2 features
Familiarity with 3D graphics geometry formats and structures
Understanding of graphics engine rendering frameworks including rendering pipelines and optimization techniques
Experience with Open Source contributions involving graphics applications and codebases
Preferred
Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
2+ years of relevant GPU experience
2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization
2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above)
1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports
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
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