GPU Systems Driver Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$195,200–$292,800 / yr
Posted
142 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Oct 20, 2026

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Above market

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This role $244k
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This role pays more than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $177,250–$241,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $244k versus about $209k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · GPU Systems Driver Engineer

As a GPU Systems Driver Engineer on the GPU System Driver Team, you will develop in-house GPU drivers to verify functionality and performance on simulators and emulators while enabling the exploration of next-generation architectures. You will build Vulkan and D3D12 drivers for prototyping and verification, collaborating closely with architecture, system, hardware, verification, and silicon teams throughout the graphics processor development life cycle. The role requires a deep understanding of Adreno hardware architecture and core knowledge of graphics, algorithms, computer architecture, and operating systems to provide effective validation solutions. You will utilize C/C++ programming skills alongside experience in OpenGL, Vulkan, D3D11, D3D12, GLSL, or HLSL. This position focuses on the technical challenge of validating next-generation hardware through robust driver development and software engineering within a complex graphics processing environment.

What you'll do

  • Develop in-house GPU drivers to verify function and performance on simulators and emulators.
  • Develop Vulkan and D3D12 drivers for prototyping and exploring next-generation GPU architectures.
  • Provide technical solutions to validate next-generation Adreno hardware effectively.
  • Implement software solutions using knowledge of graphics, algorithms, computer architecture, and operating systems.
  • Debug and develop large-scale system software in C/C++.
  • Support the development lifecycle of graphics processors by coordinating with hardware and silicon teams.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in Software, Hardware, or Systems Engineering with a Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in Software, Hardware, or Systems Engineering with a Master's degree.
  • 4+ years of experience in Software, Hardware, or Systems Engineering with a PhD.
  • At least 1 year of C/C++ programming experience.
  • Experience in GPU programming using OpenGL, Vulkan, D3D11, D3D12, GLSL, or HLSL.

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