GPU Performance Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$169,500–$254,300 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 27, 2027

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Similar $215k
This role $212k
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This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $187,850–$241,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $212k versus about $215k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · GPU Performance Analysis Engineer

The GPU Performance Analysis Engineer joins the GPU ASICS Engineering team to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. In this role, you will build functional model simulations, develop software, and test various graphics to ensure correctness while meeting advanced performance and power goals. You will also design, program, and run comprehensive graphics tests across different scenarios and benchmarks to verify functionality, stability, and power. Additionally, the role involves developing critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products and writing detailed technical documentation for complex projects. The work focuses on solving hardware and software challenges related to GPU core optimization and performance verification. Key skills include advanced GPU knowledge, cross-functional collaboration with vendors and users, and the ability to manage multi-step tasks involving problem-solving and prioritization.

What you'll do

  • Architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the performance and power of GPU cores.
  • Build functional model simulations and develop software to verify graphics correctness and performance goals.
  • Design and execute comprehensive graphics tests across various scenarios to identify issues in functionality, performance, and stability.
  • Develop critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
  • Write detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex GPU projects.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to other team members on technical tasks.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 2+ years of relevant GPU experience (preferred).
  • 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (preferred).
  • 1+ year in a technical leadership role with direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).

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