GPU Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $98,900–$148,300 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Dec 27, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · GPU Software Engineer

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Join the Qualcomm Adreno GPU Software team as a senior engineer to design and develop advanced profiling, performance analysis, and debugging tools for next-generation GPUs. Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams on performance validation and work directly with developers, partners, and OEMs to optimize applications for Snapdragon Adreno GPUs. Utilize C++ and other relevant programming languages to create user interfaces and driver instrumentation, ensuring high-quality software delivery while staying abreast of cutting-edge graphics technologies like ray tracing and mesh shading. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in GPU hardware and graphics concepts, proficiency with modern AI-driven development tools, and a background in real-time graphics or compute application optimization using frameworks such as Vulkan, DirectX, OpenCL, or CUDA.

Skills

C++ CUDA OpenGL Vulkan DirectX OpenCL SYCL Unity Unreal Engine Graphics Profiling Tools Nsight PIX GPA RenderDoc Kubernetes Docker CI/CD Python PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Design and develop profiling and performance analysis tools for GPU.
Debug issues and optimize user experience in GPU developer tools.
Collaborate with hardware teams on performance validation and analysis.
Work with the developer ecosystem, partners, and OEMs to enhance tools.
Shape how developers optimize for Snapdragon Adreno GPU technology.

What we're looking for

3+ years of professional experience in software development.
Extensive programming knowledge in C/C++ for graphics applications.
Strong understanding of GPU hardware and graphics concepts.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality software features and products.
Proficiency in using AI-driven tools for automated code analysis and debugging.
Experience with modern graphics APIs like Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, or OpenGL.
Knowledge of advanced graphics trends such as ray tracing and mesh shading.

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