Engineer- Graphics Kernel

9 Hours ago • 2 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Must have:
  • Develop Vulkan features in Turnip.
  • Validate Vulkan extensions.
  • Support Zink, DXVK, and Proton integration.
  • Fix bugs and contribute to upstream Mesa.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Understanding of graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL).
  • Experience with Linux graphics stack, Mesa, and Turnip.
  • Familiarity with gaming workloads and emulation layers.
Perks:
  • Qualcomm offers a world-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Our programs are designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
  • Our self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.
  • Qualcomm’s wellbeing programs and resources offer support to help employees Live+Well and Work+Well, so they can unlock their full potential at home, at work, and everywhere between.

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-09-04

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software 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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

Job Description

Work on Vulkan driver development using Turnip in Mesa for compute-class GPUs. Contribute to Vulkan feature implementation and validation. Support compatibility with OpenGL-over-Vulkan layers and gaming/emulation workloads.

Responsibilities

  • Develop Vulkan features in Turnip.
  • Validate Vulkan extensions.
  • Support Zink, DXVK, and Proton integration.
  • Fix bugs and contribute to upstream Mesa.

Required Skills

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills.
  • Understanding of graphics APIs (Vulkan, OpenGL).
  • Experience with Linux graphics stack, Mesa, and Turnip.
  • Familiarity with gaming workloads and emulation layers.

Minimum Experience

  • B.Tech + 2 years or M.Tech in graphics or system software development.

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