Qualcomm’s GPU Research Team at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., seeks innovative GPU architects to design next-generation GPU architectures for accelerating AI, ML, and GPGPU workloads across mobile devices, Windows on Snapdragon (WoS) compute platforms, and large-scale data center GPUs. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with software teams, hardware designers, standardization bodies, and partners to develop architectural solutions for diverse platforms while participating in open-source projects like llama.cpp and vLLM. Candidates should have a strong grasp of GPU architectures, proficiency with APIs such as OpenCL, CUDA, Vulkan, or Direct3D 12, experience with hardware design flow including Verilog, and solid programming skills in C/C++ with familiarity in Python. Preferred candidates also possess hands-on experience with CUDA and OpenCL kernel development, quantization techniques for LLMs and LVMs, and GPU compute shader optimization.
Skills
GPU
OpenCL
CUDA
Vulkan
Direct3D 12
C/C++
Python
Verilog
Hardware simulation
Waveform analysis
GPU memory and cache design
Large language models (LLMs)
Large vision models (LVMs)
llama.cpp
vLLM
What you'll do
Design new hardware features and enhance existing GPU architectures for GPGPU, ML, and AI workloads.
Develop architectural solutions for diverse platforms including mobile, WoS, and data center GPUs.
Influence the evolution of GPU capabilities for advanced use cases like LLMs and LVMs.
Participate in open-source GPGPU/ML/AI projects to contribute to industry-leading initiatives.
Work closely with software teams to deliver cutting-edge GPU solutions.
What we're looking for
Experience in designing new hardware features and enhancing GPU architectures for GPGPU, ML, and AI.
Proficiency with GPU programming models including OpenCL, CUDA, Vulkan, or Direct3D 12.
Strong understanding of GPU memory and cache design hierarchy.
Solid programming skills in C/C++ and familiarity with Python.
Experience with hardware simulation/emulation tools and waveform analysis.
Collaborative work experience with software teams, hardware designers, and industry partners.
Market check
Salary context
This
$161,800–$242,600
range sits above
52%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$161,800–$241,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$167,000–$235,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
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Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Boxborough, Ma,Us, US178 days ago
$161,800–$242,600
SystemVerilog
UVM
C++
Python
Vulkan
DX11
DX12
Linux
Windows
Make
Airflow
GNU Toolchain
Visual Studio
Formal verification
Emulation
FPGA
HAPS
QEMU
Embedded FW Development
Kernel level development