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Graphics Software Engineer, Staff

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Senior
142k-212k
6 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. Qualcomm Graphics Software Engineers architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leverages advanced Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of critical GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.
  • Writes code for complex features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python) and ensures code will perform effectively on different platforms.
  • Develops and maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using advanced tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to ensure optimal performance, stability, security, and identify issues.
  • Identifies deficiencies and proposes solutions to improve designs; implements quality improvements in industry standard APIs and GPU hardware.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams, customers, external stakeholders (developers and standards groups), and/or third-party vendors to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.
  • Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for complex projects to guide developers and/or customers to use or implement software.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant work experience.
  • OR Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • OR PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience.
  • 1+ year of work experience with one or more programming languages suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).

Nice to Have

  • Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
  • 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
  • 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in relevant technical fields as specified in requirements.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $141,600.00 - $212,400.00.
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package supporting success at work, at home, and at play.

Working at Qualcomm

Qualcomm is committed to equal opportunity employment, providing accessible hiring processes and workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The company values diversity and inclusion, and expects employees to abide by policies protecting confidential and proprietary information.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 18, 2025
Salary142k-212k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Qualcomm

Website

qualcomm.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

San Diego, CA

Industry

Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

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