Automotive Graphics Embedded Software Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
This role involves working on the powerhouse engine behind high-performance hand-held graphics and rich user experiences with low power consumption, aiming for next-level visuals with super-fast responsiveness and superior connectivity. As a key member of the automotive graphics Software team, you will deliver graphics driver and feature development across Qualcomm's automotive chipsets. This includes working at all layers of the graphics software stack on various platforms and OS, such as QNX, Greenhill Integrity, Linux, Android, and Hypervisors, and designing new automotive graphics features.
Must have:
- Embedded C and C++ coding skills
- Kernel mode driver development
- Develop graphics drivers compliant with functional safety requirements.
- Develop graphics driver on the virtualization environment.
- Work with Automotive OEM and Qualcomm customer engineering team to triage and debug customer issues.
- Design and develop new automotive graphics features, support for new hardware pre/post-silicon development, debugging software issues, optimizing software for performance and power, developing unit tests, and working with automotive OEMs.
Good to have:
- 2+ years relevant GPU experience (either external or internal to Qualcomm)
- Experience with GPU optimization, advanced rendering, latency optimizations, and the ability to identify and isolate performance issues in graphics applications.
- Industry experience in graphics user or kernel driver development in the fields of automotive.
- Experience with writing vertex and fragment shaders using shading languages such as GLSL is a plus.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following operating systems is preferred: Android, QNX, embedded Linux, Genivi, Integrity.
- Knowledge of Graphics frameworks: Kanzi, QT, is a plus
- Fluent in industry-standard software tools: SW/HW debuggers, code revision control systems (GIT, Perforce), IDEs, and build tools.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), working with teams across multiple time zones.
- Experience in the ISO26262 development process
- Passion for excellence in programming and exceeding goals.
Perks:
- World-class health benefit option providing world-class coverage to employees and their eligible dependents.
- Programs designed to help employees build and prepare for a financially secure future.
- Self and family resources help you build emotional/mental strength and resilience, as well as define your purpose — in life and at work.
- 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.
- Continuous learning and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentorships
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Job Details
Job Posting Date
2025-09-12
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary:
Want to work on the powerhouse engine behind high-performance hand-held graphics and rich user experiences with low power consumption?
Next-level visuals with super-fast responsiveness and superior connectivity for truly immersive experiences?
If you think your UI and advanced graphics applications look good now, wait until you see what is coming.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
We are looking for passionate and talented engineers to join Qualcomm the automotive graphics Software team. As a key member of our team, you will deliver graphics driver and feature development across Qualcomm's automotive chipsets. This role will involve working at all layers of the graphics software stack on different platforms and OS, including QNX, Greenhill Integrity, Linux, Android, and Hypervisors.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop graphics drivers compliant with functional safety requirements.
- Develop graphics driver on the virtualization environment.
- Work with Automotive OEM and Qualcomm customer engineering team to triage and debug customer issues.
- Design and develop new automotive graphics features, support for new hardware pre/post-silicon development, debugging software issues, optimizing software for performance and power, developing unit tests, and working with automotive OEMs.
Minimum Requirements:
- Embedded C and C++ coding skills
- Kernel mode driver development
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years relevant GPU experience (either external or internal to Qualcomm)
- Experience with GPU optimization, advanced rendering, latency optimizations, and the ability to identify and isolate performance issues in graphics applications.
- Industry experience in graphics user or kernel driver development in the fields of automotive.
- Experience with writing vertex and fragment shaders using shading languages such as GLSL is a plus.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following operating systems is preferred: Android, QNX, embedded Linux, Genivi, Integrity.
- Knowledge of Graphics frameworks: Kanzi, QT, is a plus
- Fluent in industry-standard software tools: SW/HW debuggers, code revision control systems (GIT, Perforce), IDEs, and build tools.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal), working with teams across multiple time zones.
- Experience in the ISO26262 development process
- Passion for excellence in programming and exceeding goals.
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