Graphics Software Infrastructure Engineer, Senior

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$123,700–$185,500 / yr
Posted
40 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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This role pays less than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $149,500–$206,450 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $178k for comparable roles.

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

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TL;DR · Graphics Software Infrastructure Engineer, Senior

The Graphics Software Infrastructure Engineer, Senior joins the Graphics Software Engineering team to design, build, and operate essential tools and software products. This role involves developing systems to compile, verify, debug, and deploy GPU drivers, features, applications, and tools. You will build software features, automation, and APIs while integrating artificial intelligence technologies to improve productivity. Key responsibilities include creating build and debug environments, managing distributed systems for testing, and developing installers to patch devices. You will utilize a technical stack including C, C++, Python, TypeScript, PHP, and Groovy. Required skills encompass graphics fundamentals, continuous integration, static analysis, and version control systems like Git or Perforce. The work focuses on solving software lifecycle challenges for next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences.

What you'll do

  • Build systems to compile, verify, debug, and deploy GPU drivers, features, applications, and tools.
  • Develop software features, tools, automation, and APIs using Python, TypeScript, PHP, Groovy, C, and C++.
  • Integrate artificial intelligence technologies to improve productivity for software environments and development teams.
  • Implement continuous integration, static analysis, and distributed computing to create secure development workflows.
  • Identify design deficiencies and collaborate with team members to develop and implement technical improvements.
  • Create detailed design documentation and feature specifications for various projects.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and customization of new features.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Master's degree in a related field and 1+ year of relevant work experience.
  • PhD in a related field.
  • 1+ year of academic and/or work experience with a programming language suitable for graphics like C++ or C.
  • Proficient development skills in Python (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of the tools and development lifecycle of compiled software products (preferred).
  • Experience in two or more areas including embedded software, AI integration, Git/Perforce, or database experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge of computer graphics fundamentals (preferred).

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