Qualcomm GPU Software Engineer - Cork 

Ireland, Cork 

725124121

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

About The Role

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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

You will join a GPU SW team focused on delivering device drivers and tools for chipsets, providing best in class performance, power, and features.

You will be responsible for working with a team that is developing & optimizing GPU drivers for DirectX but experience in standard APIs such OpenGL ES,Vulkan, OpenCL are relevant. They are also leveraging the power of GPUs for machine learning and image processing.

Responsibilities as
GPU Software Engineer:

• Design and development of new features

• Support for new hardware pre/post-silicon development

• Debugging of issues within software

• Optimizing software for performance and power

• Development of unit tests and working with partners, game developers, and OEMs.

What are we looking for?:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. .

• Strong C/C++ programming skills

• Understanding of data structures and algorithms, including object-oriented programming

• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to work independently

• Highly motivated, excellent team spirit, product and customer oriented

• Interest in computer graphics, machine learning or GPGPU

We would also love to see:

• Device driver development, including GPU or CPU

• Programming experience with OpenGL ES/Vulkan/DX11/DX12/OpenCL APIs

• Game Development or understanding of Game Engines and rendering techniques

• Exposure to Embedded systems and Real-time operating systems

• Experience working with ARM architecture

• Familiarity with Git or other SCM tools

Where you will be working

A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus

• Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Employee stock purchase scheme

• Matching pension scheme

• Education Assistance

• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)

• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

• Bicycle purchase scheme

• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm 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.