GPU Compiler Performance Engineer

    • Qualcomm Technologies
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posted 60+ days ago | Updated 3 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 151,000.00 - 227,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

C++
Policies and procedures
Hardware development
Game development
Computer science
Electrical engineering
Computer architecture
Machine Learning (ML)
Deep learning
scikit-learn
Computer engineering
Software engineering
Systems engineering
GPU
Compilers
Leadership
Android
Virtual reality
Augmented reality
IoT
Artificial intelligence
Research
Prototyping
HPC
Optimization
Software development
Presentations
Data
Layout
C
Scripting
Python
Communication
Teamwork
OpenGL
DirectX
OpenCL
CUDA
TensorFlow
CPU
Modeling
Computer hardware
Recruiting
Law
Sales

Job Details

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm's Adreno GPU has been the industry leading mobile graphics solution in today's Android smart phone market worldwide. Our power efficient GPU solution is fundamental to enable the new exciting markets like VR/AR, IoT, AI, drone, autonomous driving etc. GPU compiler is a key component of graphics solution. We invite you to join us to create world class GPU compiler products to enable high performance graphics and compute with low power consumption.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for research, analysis and improvement of Qualcomm's Adreno GPU compiler and system performance to our worldwide customers. Through the analyses and experiments on GPU benchmarks and applications, usage and development of tools/profilers, and investigation/prototyping of compiler optimizations, there will be opportunities to influence performance of games, applications, and hardware design, through interactions in compiler/driver, architecture and game development.

Profile and characterize trending GPU benchmarks and applications (games, HPC, AR/VR and AI)

Use/develop tools to identify performance bottlenecks and study optimization heuristics

Propose/prototype improvements in compilers and GPU architecture to tackle identified bottlenecks

Provide programming guide to help developers get better performance on Qualcomm GPUs

Summarize profiling result and give presentations to customer and internal teams

Qualifications

A BS / MS / PhD degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or game development

Compiler knowledge, development, and optimization experience

Understanding of computer architecture (GPU, memory, data layout, etc.) and performance tradeoffs

Experience with C / C++, scripting languages (e.g. Python)

Good communication skills and teamwork spirit, reliable and self-motivated

Plus

Graphics shader programming (OpenGL, Vulkan, DirectX, or others) or OpenCL/CUDA kernel development

Experience with performance profiling and tuning for games, HPC, AR/VR, or AI applications

Experience with machine learning / deep learning tools (scikit learn, tensorflow, or others)

Experience with usage/development of CPU/GPU performance modeling and profiling tools

This position can be based in Santa Clara or San Diego, CA, or Boston

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Although this role has some expected minor physical activity, this should not deter otherwise qualified applicants from applying. If you are an individual with a physical or mental disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, please call Qualcomm's toll-free number found for assistance. Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, to support individuals with disabilities as part of our ongoing efforts to create an accessible workplace.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity.

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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:
$151,000.00 - $227,000.00

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!

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