Qualcomm
Graphics Software Engineer, Senior
$124K–$186K
San Diego, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor’s: 2+ years of relevant work experience; master’s: 1+ year; PhD: no additional experience stated. Separately, 1+ year of programming-language experience is required.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Architects, implements, verifies, and optimizes GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools, including graphics software and performance testing.
What you'll do
- Develops graphics features, drivers, and APIs and ensures they perform effectively across platforms.
- Maintains pre- and post-silicon tests to verify performance and identify issues.
- Collaborates on design improvements and documents features for developers and customers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience; OR master’s degree in a specified or related field and 1+ year of relevant work experience; OR PhD in a specified or related field.
- 1+ year of academic and/or work experience with a programming language suitable for graphics, such as C++ or C.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a specified or related field.
- 2+ years of relevant GPU experience; 1+ year of experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.
Pay
$123,700.00 - $185,500.00 USD base salary
Tools
C, C++, perl, python
AI focus
The posting mentions enabling AI experiences but does not specify AI work for this role.
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