GPU DV Engineer

Qualcomm; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 182,200 - 273,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a GPU Engineer in Santa Clara, CA to lead the architecture and optimization of GPU cores. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing advanced knowledge in GPU technology to fulfill customer needs. Candidates must possess relevant degrees and experience in Software or Hardware Engineering.

Offering a competitive pay range of $182,200 - $273,400, Qualcomm provides a robust benefits package and opportunities for bonuses and RSU grants.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software or Hardware Engineering.
• Experience developing functional model simulations for GPU cores.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and optimize GPU cores.
• Develop software and conduct graphics tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.

Skills

GPU knowledge

Software Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Software simulation tools

Testing frameworks

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

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 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverages advanced 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 advanced performance and power goals are met.
• Designs, programs, and runs comprehensive graphics tests using tools and methods under different scenarios and benchmarks to verify functionality, performance, power, and stability and identify issues.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and external users to guide implementation and ensure alignment with needs and goals.
• Develops critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex GPU projects to guide users and/or customers to implement output.

Level of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• 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.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$182,200.00 - $273,400.00. The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits.

EEO Statement

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.