GPU Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 11 days ago $98,900–$148,300 / year
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TL;DR

As a Graphics Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the Engineering Group's Graphics Software Engineering team to architect and design GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. Your daily tasks include writing code for well-defined features using languages such as C, C++, Perl, and Python, maintaining comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests, identifying deficiencies in designs, and collaborating with team members to understand new feature requirements. You will also contribute to detailed design documentation and work under supervision to ensure the optimization of GPU performance for next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with knowledge of programming languages suitable for graphics; a master’s degree and 1+ year of GPU experience are preferred.

Skills

C C++ Python Perl GPU APIs pre-silicon tests post-silicon tests design documentation team collaboration graphics programming

What you'll do

  • Applies graphics knowledge to architect and design GPU hardware and drivers.
  • Implements features and APIs using languages like C++, C, perl, and python.
  • Develops comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests for performance verification.
  • Identifies deficiencies in designs and develops solutions to improve them.
  • Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
  • Knowledge of C++ and/or C programming languages.
  • 1+ year of GPU-related experience (preferred).
  • Ability to design, implement, and verify GPU hardware and drivers.
  • Writes code for features, drivers, and APIs using multiple programming languages.
  • Maintains comprehensive tests to verify performance of components.
  • Collaborates with team members to develop solutions and improve designs.

Market check

Salary context

This $98,900–$148,300 range sits above 7% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000–$240,700

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,950–$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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