Graphics Software Engineer, Senior Staff

2 Months ago • 4-6 Years • Graphics Engineer • $170,800 PA - $256,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Graphics Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, verifying, and optimizing the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs. Responsibilities include writing code in languages such as C and C++, developing tests, and working with senior leadership. You will also determine deficiencies in designs and develop solutions, implementing improvements and working with external stakeholders. This role involves significant decision-making and requires strong communication skills.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 6+ years of experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with C++ or C programming languages.
Good to have:
  • Master's Degree in a related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in a large matrixed organization.
  • 2+ years of experience with senior leadership.
  • 1+ year in a technical leadership role.
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Highly competitive benefits package.

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Graphics Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. Qualcomm Graphics Software Engineers architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.

•    2+ years of relevant GPU experience.

•    2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization. 

•    2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above). 

•    1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Leverages advanced Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of highly critical GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.

•    Manages and writes code using different languages  (e.g., C, C++, perl, python) for ambiguous or difficult projects.

•    Develops and maintains complex comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests for large subsystems using highly advanced tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to ensure optimal performance, stability, security, and identify areas for improvement.

•    Determines deficiencies in complex designs and architects solutions to improve the whole system and increase efficiencies; implements quality improvements in industry standard APIs and GPU hardware.

•    Facilitates collaboration across organizations and with customers, external stakeholders (developers and standards groups), and/or third-party vendors to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.

•    Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for highly complex projects to guide developers and/or customers to use or implement software; reviews design documentation for junior engineers.

Level of Responsibility:

•    Works independently with minimal supervision.

•    Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
•    Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
•    Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
•    Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

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:

$170,800.00 - $256,200.00

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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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