Qualcomm
Graphics (GPU) Hardware Project Engineer
$204K–$306K
San Diego, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- The posting gives conflicting minimums: 10+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related experience, reduced by 1 year each for a relevant master’s and PhD (in addition), with Qualcomm HW/SW engineering experience counting 1.5x; it also lists degree alternatives of bachelor’s plus 8+ years, master’s plus 7+ years, or PhD plus 6+ years. Preferred: 15+ years with the stated adjustments.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, a relevant master’s or PhD.
About the job
Leads GPU hardware project development across engineering teams, coordinating technical decisions and delivery from architecture through product launch.
What you'll do
- Coordinate GPU definition, execution, and delivery across engineering teams and liaise between GPU engineering, product management, program management, and customers.
- Drive technical planning, risk analysis, issue resolution, quality goals, and engineering process improvements.
- Communicate project status and technical options, and represent GPU engineering in reviews and management forums.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with the applicable experience; alternatively, a relevant master’s or PhD with the stated reduced experience.
- Strong communication skills across multiple formats.
- Comfort with technical discussions spanning software, hardware, systems, and productization.
Nice to have
- 5+ years of Graphics HW (GPU) experience or equivalent applicable knowledge; 2+ years as a Project Engineer or System Architect on projects with more than 50 contributors.
- Experience with ASIC design flow, including architecture, uArch, RTL, modeling, verification, synthesis, and physical design.
Pay
$203,700.00 - $305,500.00 USD base salary
Tools
ASIC, RTL
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