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Senior GPU Software Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Nutanix
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 116900 - 175300 USD Yearly USD 116900.00 175300.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.

ORMaster's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.

ORPhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
1+ year of academic and/or work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++,

C).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
1 + year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above) .

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Applies Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, and verify the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.

Writes code for features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python) and ensures code will perform effectively on different platforms.

Maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to verify performance and identify issues.

Identifies deficiencies in designs and works with team members to develop solutions to improve designs.

Collaborates with teams and external stakeholders to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.

Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for projects to guide developers and/or customers to use or implement software.

Level of Responsibility:

Works under supervision.

Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.

Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.

Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.

Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disabili or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

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EEO

Employer:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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…
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10+ Years work experience
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