GPU Research Engineer

3 Months ago • 2 Years + • Research Development • $182,200 PA - $273,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a GPU Research Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, verifying, and optimizing the performance and power of GPU cores. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, third-party vendors, and external users to meet customer needs and ensure alignment with goals. This includes building functional model simulations, developing and testing software, and writing detailed technical documentation. The role requires applying GPU knowledge and experience and contributing to driver and compiler software development. You will be working under supervision with decision-making potentially affecting work beyond your immediate work group.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree in a related field and 1+ year of relevant experience.
  • PhD in a related field.
Good to have:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Competitive benefits package.

Job Details

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-05-12


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS 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 GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
•    2+ years of relevant GPU experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Applies GPU knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores.

•    Builds functional model simulations, develops software, and tests for various graphics to verify correctness and ensures performance and power goals are met.

•    Programs and runs graphics tests using tools and methods to assess functionality, performance, and power and identify issues. 

•    Collaborates with teams, third-party vendors, and external users to guide implementation and ensure alignment with needs and goals.

•    Develops driver and compiler software to support GPU products. 

•    Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for GPU projects to guide users and/or customers to use or implement software.

Level of Responsibility:
•    Works under supervision.
•    Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc. 
•    Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
•    Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some 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).

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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:

$182,200.00 - $273,400.00

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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