GPU Performance Analysis Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 140 days ago $195,200–$292,800 / year
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TL;DR

Join Qualcomm Technologies Inc.'s Graphics System Team as a Senior Performance Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency and competitive edge of next-generation GPUs. Your daily tasks include conducting performance analysis for graphics and raytracing workloads using various software, hardware, and architectural tools to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. You will develop custom tools for efficient debugging and validation, support presilicon workload enablement efforts, and conduct in-depth competitive performance analyses. This role demands expertise in GPU architecture, proficiency with Vulkan and other graphics APIs, strong Python and C++ skills, and experience in Android performance analysis. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree along with 3-7 years of relevant industry experience, though advanced degrees are preferred.

Skills

Python C++ Vulkan OpenGL HLSL SPIRV Android GPU Performance_analysis CI/CD GFXR Post-si_debugging Competitive_performance_analysis Sharp_analytical_skills GFX_tools Renderdoc

What you'll do

  • Conduct performance analysis at GPU level to enhance efficiency and maintain competitive edge.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement by analyzing benchmark/games workloads using SW/HW/Architectural knobs.
  • Develop tools for efficient debug/validation tasks to streamline workload enablement efforts.
  • Engage in competitive performance/power analysis to inform next generation architecture enhancements.
  • Write rendering applications using graphics APIs like Vulkan and HLSL/GLES/SPIR-V for GPU optimization.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in GPU architecture and performance analysis.
  • Proficiency in graphics APIs like Vulkan, HLSL, GLSL, and SPIRV.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
  • Ability to develop tools for efficient debug/validation tasks.
  • Understanding of rendering pipelines and experience with game workloads.
  • Analytical skills for identifying bottlenecks and optimizing GPU performance.
  • Familiarity with Android and post-silicon debugging techniques.

Market check

Salary context

This $195,200–$292,800 range sits above 88% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,400–$241,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$168,500–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

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About Qualcomm

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