Graphics Software Kernel Mode Engineer - Staff

    • Qualcomm Technologies
  • San Diego, CA
  • Posted 31 days ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 139,000.00 - 208,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

C++
Policies and procedures
Software engineering
Applied mathematics
Computer science
Computer engineering
Electrical engineering
Systems engineering
Device drivers
Power management
Design documentation
Leadership
Artificial intelligence
Design
GPU
Computer hardware
Collaboration
Exceed
Software development
C
Debugging
Scheduling
Management
Fluency
Python
Perl
Customization
Recruiting
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 Engineers architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools. 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 4+ 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 3+ years 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 and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.

1+ year of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in device driver development and debugging
  • Experience with graphics hardware and/or graphics device drivers
  • Knowledge of graphics kernel concepts including power management, scheduling and dispatch, memory/MMU management, and security
  • Fluency in Python

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Applies Graphics knowledge to assist in the architect, design, implementation, and verification of the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.
  • Writes code for well-defined features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python).
  • Maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using tools and methods for a specific, well-defined component to verify performance.
  • 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.

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:
$139,000.00 - $208,000.00

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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