GPU Kernel Development Engineer; Levels

Position: GPU Kernel Development Engineer (Multiple Levels Available)
Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Graphics Software Engineering General

Summary:

The Qualcomm GPU Software team is looking for talented software engineers interested in developing high performance  kernels and runtimes for  accelerating  GPGPU operations such as Machine Learning and Image Processing.. The GPU Software team is responsible for delivering device drivers, extensions for Machine Learning and tools for Snapdragon chipsets, providing best in class performance, power, and features. This role will involve working with the Graphics software stack on Android, Linux and Windows.

As a GPU Software Kernel Development Engineer, you are responsible for working with a team that is developing & optimizing Adreno GPU drivers for standard APIs such as  OpenCL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, and DirectX  . You will be exposed to technology areas such as Image Processing and Machine Learning. This position requires close collaboration with hardware designers to understand, improve, and document hardware/software interfaces.

Responsibilities will include the acceleration of Machine Learning operations for inference and training on the GPU and working on runtimes and frameworks that support Machine Learning and other GPGPU operations. Additional responsibilities are - writing  samples and documentation,   development of unit tests and working with our partners,  external developers, and OEMs.

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).

Skills:

Strong C/C++ programming skills

Familiarity with a GPGPU API such as CUDA or OpenCL.Understanding of data structures and algorithms, including object-oriented programming

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to work independently

Optional, preferred skills:

Knowledge of Machine Learning Theory Familiarity with a Deep Learning Framework such as Pytorch Knowledge of GPGPU application development including Mathematical Operations and Image Processing.

Device driver development, including GPU or CPUProgramming experience with  Graphics APIs such as OpenGL ES/Vulkan/DX11/DX12

Exposure to Embedded systems and Real-time operating systems

Experience working with ARM architecture

Familiarity with Git or other SCM tools

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Writes code for well-defined features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, Python).
• Assists in identifying deficiencies in designs and works with team members to develop solutions to improve designs.
• Collaborates with team members to understand new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.
• Writes detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for projects.

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