Staff Software Engineer, Gaming AI Development, PC Compute

2 Months ago • 2-5 Years • Research Development • $134,800 PA - $202,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Staff Software Engineer will implement gaming AI solutions for the Snapdragon chipset. The role focuses on developing Machine Learning based solutions for gaming applications and adapting traditional game AI techniques. The engineer will collaborate with various teams on Snapdragon-powered devices, working with cutting-edge hardware to advance mobile and PC gaming. Responsibilities include adapting and optimizing Machine Learning models, analyzing performance, and developing libraries for gaming use-cases. Additionally, integrating these models into Unreal Engine and creating visual demos. The position requires at least 75 words.
Must have:
  • 4+ years of Software Engineering experience
  • 1+ year of relevant Gaming experience
  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Strong C/C++ skills
  • Experience with Machine Learning frameworks (Tensorflow, ONNX, Pytorch)
Good to have:
  • Foundational knowledge of machine learning models
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Generative AI Model architectures
  • Experience with machine learning accelerators
  • Familiar with modern PC/console game engine architectures
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Competitive benefits package

Job Details


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Gaming Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Studios are seeking an experienced engineer to implement the latest gaming AI solutions contributing to the best-in-class gaming experiences for the Snapdragon chipset.

The focus of the role will be on developing novel Machine Learning based solutions for gaming applications and adapting traditional game AI techniques leveraging Snapdragon’s dedicated AI hardware.   The position is cross functional working closely with multiple hardware, software, and product teams on a variety of different Snapdragon powered devices.  This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge hardware, and contribute to the future of high performance, always connected mobile and PC gaming. 

At the heart of Snapdragon Studios, we are passionate about next generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences.  Our highly creative teams are full of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts and graphics enthusiasts who work on our latest GPU and gaming hardware innovations around mobile, PC, and XR.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Game Development, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Game Development, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

•    1+ year of relevant Gaming experience.

Responsibilties:

  • Work with AI teams within Qualcomm to adapt, optimize and implement Machine Learning models (from Qualcomm's R&D or published literature) to run natively on Qualcomm platforms.
  • Analyze performance and memory implementing ways to optimize.
  • Develop libraries to apply models for a gaming use-case:
  • Working with Unreal Engine: Integrate functionality of these Models as Unreal Engine Plugins and work with artists to create visual showcase demos.

Required skills:

  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Strong C/C++
  • Hands-on experience using Machine Learning frameworks including Tensorflow, ONNX and/or Pytorch

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Foundational knowledge of machine learning models and training
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Familiarity with Generative AI Model architectures
  • Experience with machine learning accelerators, optimizing algorithms for hardware acceleration cores using CUDA, OpenCL, DSPs and/or ML specific cores.
  • Familiar with modern PC/console game engine architectures including Unreal, Unity, Frostbite, Snowdrop, etc.

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:

$134,800.00 - $202,200.00

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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