Qualcomm
Graphics Software Engineer, Senior
$124K–$186K
San Diego, California +1 · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
Boxborough, Massachusetts - Experience
- Bachelor’s: 2+ years; master’s: 1+ year; or PhD with no experience duration specified. Also requires 1+ year with a graphics-suitable programming language.
- Education
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Architects, implements, verifies, and optimizes GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools, including testing performance across platforms and environments.
What you'll do
- Designs, implements, and verifies GPU-related software and hardware; writes code for features, drivers, and APIs.
- Maintains pre- and post-silicon tests to verify performance and identify issues, and helps improve designs.
- Collaborates with teams and external stakeholders and writes design documentation and feature descriptions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a listed or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience; or master’s degree in a listed field plus 1+ year of relevant experience; or PhD in a listed 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 listed or related field.
- 2+ years of relevant GPU experience; 1+ year 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 role supports AI experiences by developing and optimizing GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools; no specific AI development tasks are stated.
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