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In the GPU Developer Tools team, you will contribute to initiatives that provide developers the capabilities to learn, debug, and advance these technologies and more.\nThe Qualcomm Adreno GPU Software team is looking for talented engineers to work on next generation GPU Developer Tools. Responsibilities include the design and development of profiling and performance analysis tools, GPU debugging tools, collaborating with GPU hardware and software teams on performance validation and analysis, new feature development, debugging issues, optimizing for the user experience, and working with the developer ecosystem, our partners, and OEMs. This role is an opportunity to shape how developers optimize for the Snapdragon Adreno GPU and have insight into next generation GPU hardware design.\nOur efforts in GPU Developer Tools create opportunities for our team members to learn new technologies and engage in full stack development ranging from user interfaces to graphics driver instrumentation. Experience in developing real-time software applications, graphics and/or GPGPU applications, games, middleware, drivers, or developer tools is a big plus.\n Minimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree 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.OR\nMaster's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 3+ 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 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Game Rendering, or related work experience.\n• 1+ year of work experience with one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).\nIn this role, you will: \nDesign and develop profiling, performance analysis, and debugging tools features. Collaborate with GPU hardware and software teams on performance validation and analysis.\n\nDebug issues, optimize for the user experience, and work with the developer ecosystem, partners, and OEMs.\n\nShape how developers optimize for the Snapdragon Adreno GPU and gain insight into next generation GPU hardware design.\n\nThe ideal candidate will meet three or more qualifications: \n4+ years of professional experience\n\nExtensive programming knowledge in C/C++\n\nStrong knowledge of GPU hardware and graphics concepts\n\nDemonstrated ability to deliver software features and products while ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in leveraging modern AI-driven productivity tools to accelerate software development workflows, specifically in the areas of automated code analysis, complex debugging, and technical documentation\n\nOne or more of the following qualifications is a plus: \nExperience developing graphics applications with Vulkan, DirectX, Metal, OpenGL, WebGL or graphics development through Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot or a comparable graphics or game engine\n\nExperience developing GPU computing applications with OpenCL, CUDA, SYCL etc.\n\nExperience debugging, optimizing, profiling, and tuning real-time graphics and/or compute applications\n\nExperience with game engines, graphics frameworks, or general computing frameworks leveraging the GPU\n\nKnowledge of recent graphics trends, especially ray tracing and emerging capabilities such as mesh shading and workgraphs\n\nFamiliarity with Graphics Profilers and Debuggers such as Nsight, PIX, GPA, RenderDoc, Radeon Profilers, GfxReconstruct\n\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$148,300.00 - $222,500.00The 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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