GPU Validation and Emulation Engineer - Qualcomm - Cambridge, UK

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd in Cambridge seeks a GPU Engineer to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU cores for performance and power. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and advance next-generation graphics technologies.

The role emphasizes building simulations, developing software, and testing graphics performance, while contributing to driver/compiler software and documenting complex GPU features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/master/PhD with related field, plus experience in software/hardware/systems engineering.
• Must meet minimum qualifications as listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize GPU cores for performance and power.
• Builds functional model simulations, develops software, and tests for graphics to verify correctness and optimize power.
• Programs and runs graphics tests using tools and methods to assess functionality, performance and power and identify issues.
• Collaborates with teams, external vendors, and users to guide implementation and align with needs and goals.
• Develops driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for GPU projects.

Skills

Software Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Systems Engineering

GPU knowledge/experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• OR
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• OR
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies GPU knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores.
• Builds functional model simulations, develops software, and tests for various graphics to verify correctness and ensures performance and power goals are met.
• Programs and runs graphics tests using tools and methods to assess functionality, performance, and power and identify issues.
• Collaborates with teams, third-party vendors, and external users to guide implementation and ensure alignment with needs and goals.
• Develops driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for GPU projects to guide users and/or customers to use or implement software.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works under supervision.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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