Senior Software Engineer, Gaming AI Development

QualcommSan Diego, CA
$111,300 - $166,900

About The Position

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Game 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 Game 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Familiarity with Agentic AI workflows and best practices
  • Experience with machine learning accelerators, optimizing algorithms for hardware acceleration cores using CUDA, OpenCL, DSPs and/or ML specific cores.
  • Familiar with modern game engine architectures and gameplay systems

Responsibilities

  • Implement the latest gaming AI solutions contributing to the best-in-class gaming experiences for the Snapdragon chipset.
  • Develop novel machine learning based solutions for gaming applications.
  • Adapt traditional game AI techniques leveraging Snapdragon’s dedicated AI hardware.
  • Work cross-functionally with multiple hardware, software, and product teams on a variety of different Snapdragon powered devices.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
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