Drimva

Qualcomm

GPU HLM Engineer

$204K–$306K

San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026

Experience
6+ years with a bachelor's degree, 5+ years with a master's degree, or 4+ years with a PhD; 2+ years of relevant GPU experience preferred.
Education
Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

About the job

Architects, implements, verifies, and optimizes GPU cores and supporting software, while developing graphics tests and coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU core performance and power; develop functional models, software, and tests.
  • Create comprehensive graphics tests to validate functionality, performance, power, and stability and identify issues.
  • Develop GPU driver and compiler software, document complex projects, and collaborate with vendors, users, and other teams.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of relevant work experience; OR master's degree in a related field and 5+ years; OR PhD in a related field and 4+ years.
  • Relevant work experience must be in Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or PhD in a related field; 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
  • 2+ years in a role interacting with senior leadership; 1+ year in technical leadership with direct reports (for positions with direct reports).

Pay

$203,700.00 - $305,500.00 (base salary)

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