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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.\n Minimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.\n• 2+ years of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).\n Preferred Qualifications:\nMaster's Degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.\n2+ years of relevant GPU experience.\n2+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.\n2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).\n1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.\n Principal Duties and Responsibilities:\nLeverages advanced Graphics knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the structure and performance of highly critical GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.\nManages and writes code using different languages(e.g., C, C++, perl, python) for ambiguous or difficult projects.\nDevelops and maintains complex comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests for large subsystems using highly advanced tools and methods in different environments (e.g., simulation, emulation, on-device) to ensure optimal performance, stability, security, and identify areas for improvement.\nDetermines deficiencies in complex designs and architects solutions to improve the whole system and increase efficiencies; implements quality improvements in industry standard APIs and GPU hardware.\nFacilitates collaboration across organizations and with customers, external stakeholders (developers and standards groups), and/or third-party vendors to expose new features and functionality that align with needs and goals for implementation and customization.\nWrites detailed design documentation and feature descriptions for highly complex projects to guide developers and/or customers to use or implement software; reviews design documentation for junior engineers.\nLevel of Responsibility:\nWorks independently with minimal supervision.\nProvides supervision/guidance to other team members.\nDecision-makingis significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.\nRequires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.\nHas a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.\nTasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.\nQualcomm 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  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. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO 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.\nQualcomm 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 proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.\nPay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$178,200.00 - $267,400.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. 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