Graphics Software Engineer, Senior Staff

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

2d • $178,200 - $267,400

About The Position

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is hiring a Senior Staff Graphics Software Engineer in its Engineering Group. The role involves architecting, designing, implementing, verifying, and optimizing GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools for performance and functionality. The engineer applies advanced graphics expertise to critical and complex projects, works independently with minimal supervision, and provides guidance to other team members.

The position includes developing complex pre- and post-silicon tests across simulation, emulation, and on-device environments; identifying deficiencies in complex designs and implementing system-wide improvements; and collaborating with internal organizations, customers, external stakeholders, standards groups, and vendors. The engineer also produces detailed design documentation and feature descriptions, and reviews documentation written by junior engineers. The role has substantial influence over organizational decisions and requires planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and communication of complex information.

Qualcomm offers a salary range of $178,200 to $267,400, a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, potential annual RSU grants, and a benefits package. The specific benefits are not enumerated in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field and 6 or more years of relevant work experience; or a master's degree in one of these fields and 5 or more years of relevant work experience; or a Ph.D. in one of these fields and 4 or more years of relevant work experience.
• At least 2 years of work experience with one or more programming languages suitable for graphics, such as C++ or C.
• Relevant experience may include Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Game Rendering.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and plan, solve problems, and prioritize work on tasks without defined steps.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information; the role may require negotiation, influence, and tact.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant GPU experience.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership, such as Director level and above.
• At least 1 year in a technical leadership role, with or without direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of highly critical GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.
• Manage and write code in languages such as C, C++, Perl, and Python for ambiguous or difficult projects.
• Develop and maintain complex pre- and post-silicon tests for large subsystems using advanced tools and methods in simulation, emulation, and on-device environments.
• Ensure performance, stability, and security through testing, and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify deficiencies in complex designs, architect system-wide solutions, and implement quality improvements in industry-standard APIs and GPU hardware.
• Facilitate collaboration across organizations and with customers, external stakeholders, developers, standards groups, and third-party vendors to expose features aligned with implementation and customization needs.
• Write detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for complex projects to guide developers and customers.
• Review design documentation produced by junior engineers.
• Provide supervision and guidance to other team members.

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants; employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for the annual bonus.
• Competitive benefits package designed to support employees at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior