Senior Display and Graphics Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$108,300–$162,500 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 21, 2027

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Below market

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Similar $193k
This role $135k
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This role pays less than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $168,221–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $135k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

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TL;DR · Senior Display and Graphics Software Engineer, Customer Engineering

As a Senior Display and Graphics Software Engineer - Customer Engineering, you will join the Display and Graphics Software Customer Engineering team to support customers in understanding, integrating, customizing, building, and bringing up Qualcomm software on embedded platforms. You will work primarily with Linux based software on Snapdragon platforms, focusing on hardware interfaces, device drivers, display and graphics processors, kernels, and high-level OS frameworks. The role requires expert proficiency in C/C++ programming and experience in device driver programming and debugging using JTAG or other tools. You must possess a deep understanding of display and graphics technologies, Linux kernel systems, GPU processing, and microprocessor architecture. Additionally, you will utilize system performance profiling and optimization techniques to solve complex technical challenges while providing essential training and support for various mobile and computing devices.

What you'll do

  • Support customers with the integration, customization, and bring-up of Qualcomm software on embedded platforms.
  • Debug hardware interfaces, device drivers, and display/graphics processors using JTAG and other tools.
  • Develop and optimize Linux-based software for Snapdragon platforms including kernel and high-level OS frameworks.
  • Provide technical training and support to customers regarding Qualcomm's display and graphics technologies.
  • Perform system performance profiling and optimization techniques on various processor architectures.
  • Resolve complex technical issues by interfacing directly with internal teams and external customers.
  • Travel to customer sites and Qualcomm offices to provide hands-on support and training.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Software Applications Engineering or Software Development with a Bachelor's degree.
  • At least 1 year of experience in Software Applications Engineering or Software Development with a Master's degree.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Experience in device driver programming and debugging using JTAG or other tools.
  • Knowledge of display and graphics technologies, Linux kernel, microprocessor architecture, and system performance profiling.

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