GPU Performance Engineer

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in a technical leadership role with direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).
• 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).
• 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.

• Leverages expert GPU knowledge and experience to direct and drive the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and/or optimization of the performance and power of GPU cores.
• Communicates guidelines across departments for building functional model simulations, developing software, and testing for various graphics in order to verify correctness and ensure performance and power goals are met.
• Provides expert technical direction across the system for programming graphics tests for highly complex system components across different scenarios and benchmarks to optimize functionality, performance.
• Drives strategic collaboration with high‑level internal and external stakeholders to execute large initiatives and accomplish long‑term organizational goals.
• Directs and influences the development of highly critical driver and compiler software to support the GPU products.
• Communicates guidelines for writing detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for GPU projects; writes and reviews technical documentation for highly complex projects.

• Provides supervision to other supervisors/managers who are direct reports.
• Decision‑making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high‑level constituents.
• Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
• Has influence over the formulation and achievement of long‑term business plans and objectives.
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.