Graphics Software Kernel Mode Engineer – Senior Staff

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in device driver development and debugging

• Experience with graphics hardware and/or graphics device drivers • Knowledge of graphics kernel concepts including power management, scheduling and dispatch, memory/MMU management, and security

• Fluency in Python

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies Graphics knowledge to assist in the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of the structure and performance of GPU hardware, drivers, features, applications, and tools.

• Writes code for well-defined features, drivers, and APIs using different languages (e.g., C, C++, perl, python).

• Maintains comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests using tools and methods for a specific, well-defined component to verify performance.

• 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.