GPU Implementation Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a GPU Engineer in San Diego, CA. You may architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU cores to meet performance and power goals.

The role involves building models, writing software, testing graphics, and collaborating with internal and external teams. The position emphasizes driver and compiler software development, extensive documentation, and alignment with product needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of software/hardware/systems experience.
• Master's degree required with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• PhD in a related field qualifies for senior requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize GPU cores.
• Build functional models, develop software, and test graphics for performance and power.
• Program and run graphics tests to verify functionality and identify issues.
• Collaborate with teams, vendors, and external users to guide implementation.
• Develop driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
• Write technical documentation and feature descriptions for GPU projects.

Skills

GPU 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, Inc.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: 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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$141,300.00 - $211,900.00

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 at this link.