Qualcomm is hiring a Staff Engineer to lead the development of LLVM-Ripple, a compiler toolchain for Snapdragon platforms, focusing on enhancing parallel application development. This role involves designing and implementing front-end extensions, middle-end optimizations, back-end code generation, and runtime improvements for efficient execution across heterogeneous architectures. The ideal candidate will collaborate with hardware architects and software developers to model new features and optimize performance, while also mentoring junior engineers and contributing to open-source projects like LLVM. Essential skills include deep expertise in LLVM development, parallel programming models such as CUDA or OpenCL, proficiency in C/C++, and experience with runtime systems and concurrency.
Skills
LLVM
CUDA
OpenCL
OpenMP
SIMD/SIMT
GPU programming
C/C++
Parallel programming models
Performance optimization
Debugging
Code generation
IR transformations
Runtime systems
Concurrency
Heterogeneous compute architectures
Compiler engineering
What you'll do
Lead design and development of LLVM-Ripple compiler components.
Architect and implement improvements to parallel runtimes for Snapdragon processors.
Define and evolve programming abstractions for highly parallel applications.
Collaborate with hardware teams to expose new features through compiler interfaces.
Drive performance analysis and optimization across the Ripple ecosystem.
Deliver high-quality, maintainable code and documentation for LLVM-Ripple.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 8+ years of software engineering experience or higher education with corresponding work experience.
Strong expertise in LLVM development including IR transformations, back-end targets, and code generation.
Expertise in parallel programming models such as CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP, SIMD/SIMT, and GPU programming.
Proficiency in C/C++ and modern compiler engineering practices.
Experience with runtime systems, concurrency, and parallel execution models.
Market check
Salary context
This
$158,400–$237,600
range sits above
55%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$241,450
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$214,500
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.
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