Graphics Software Infrastructure Engineer, Senior

Overview

On Site
USD 116,900.00 - 175,300.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Engineering Design
Software Development Methodology
Collaboration
Exceed
Systems Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Typing
Embedded Software
Git
Perforce
Version Control
Code Coverage
Database
SQL
MongoDB
Redis
Linux Administration
Microsoft Windows Administration
Android Development
Web Development
Django
Flask
Docker
Computer Graphics
Debugging
PHP
Continuous Integration
Continuous Integration and Development
Distributed Computing
Network Security
Management
Workflow
GPU
Computer Hardware
C
C++
Perl
Python
Emulation
Customization
Design Documentation
Supervision
Decision-making
Communication
Negotiations
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Recruiting
Policies and Procedures
Law
Sales

Job Details

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Graphics Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation gaming, XR, and AI experiences. Qualcomm Graphics Software Infrastructure Engineers design, build, and operate the tools and software products necessary to develop those experiences. This encompasses all aspects of the software lifecycle from building distributed systems that run millions of tests daily, to building the installers to patch previous generations of devices, to creating the build and debug environments that your colleagues will use each day. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
1+ year of academic and/or work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • Knowledge of one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).
  • 1+ year of experience working with embedded software products.
  • Experience in two or more of the following areas:
  • Deep knowledge of Python, including package development, typing, knowledge of the most popular packages, etc.
  • Embedded software development, or other development in C/C++
  • Proficiency in the git and/or perforce revision control systems
  • Build/Make system development
  • Static analysis tools (code coverage, heuristic error detection, etc.)
  • Databases, especially MS-SQL, MongoDB, and Redis
  • Linux administration and development
  • Windows administration and development
  • Android development, especially NDK development
  • Web development, especially PHP, Django, and/or flask
  • Containerization with Docker and/or Singularity
  • Knowledge of computer graphics fundamentals

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Applies graphics and software knowledge to assist in building systems to build, verify, debug, and deploy GPU drivers, features, applications, and tools.
Writes code for well-defined features, tools, automation, and APIs using different languages (e.g., python, perl, PHP, C, C++)
  • Leverage industry best practices with respect to continuous integration, static analysis, distributed computing, network security, secure coding, software branching, package management to build secure and efficient development workflows.

Assists in identifying deficiencies in designs and works with team members to develop solutions to improve designs.
Collaborates with team members to understand new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.
Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Applies Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, and verify the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.
Writes code for features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python) and ensures code will perform effectively on different platforms.
Maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to verify performance and identify issues.
Identifies deficiencies in designs and works with team members to develop solutions to improve designs.
Collaborates with teams and external stakeholders to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.
Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for projects to guide developers 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.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$116,900.00 - $175,300.00

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.

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