Staff Graphics Software Engineer, GPU & AI

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,600 - 212,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU grants

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Graphics Software Engineer to architect, implement, verify, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design goals across various platforms.

This role requires strong background in graphics programming (C/C++, Python) and experience with large-scale GPU development. We value leadership, communication, and the ability to influence decisions in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years in Software/Hardware/Systems/Graphics engineering.
• Master's degree with 3+ years in Software/Hardware/Systems/Graphics engineering.
• PhD with 2+ years in Software/Hardware/Systems/Graphics engineering.
• 1+ year of work experience with graphics programming languages (C/C++ or similar).

Responsibilities

• Leverages advanced graphics knowledge to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.
• Writes code for complex features, drivers, and APIs using languages like C, C++, Perl, Python across platforms.
• Develops and maintains pre- and post-silicon tests to ensure performance, stability, security, and issue detection.
• Identifies deficiencies and proposes solutions; implements quality improvements in APIs and GPU hardware.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors to expose new features and functionality.
• Writes design documentation and feature descriptions to guide developers and customers.

Skills

C++

C

Python

Perl

Education

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

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

PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Graphics Software Engineer to architect, implement, verify, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet design goals across various platforms.

This role requires strong background in graphics programming (C/C++, Python) and experience with large-scale GPU development. We value leadership, communication, and the ability to influence decisions in a matrixed organization.