Qualcomm is hiring: Graphics (GPU) Hardware Project Engineer in San Diego
Qualcomm, San Diego, CA, United States
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering
General Summary
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drive digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Our growth strategy includes core technology development of the Adreno GPU to satisfy an ever‑growing breadth of markets and use cases, including Snapdragon application processors for mobile (Android), laptops (Windows), VR (headsets), AR, hand‑held gaming, wearables and others (you can imagine…). We need extremely smart & engaged individuals to play key roles in this large & diverse team with one mission: make the best GPUs possible, for all markets.
Role
The Project Engineer (PE) is the overall technical lead for a core development project throughout a given phase (Architecture, Development, Productization, or all three). They partner with Product Managers (PdM) on product requirements, priorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and customer/competitive needs – including customer meetings; They partner with Program Managers (PM) on schedule, milestones, execution metrics, and processes; But mostly, the PE is focused on the technical (engineering) aspects across functional teams & domains such as system architecture & modeling, hardware design, verification, silicon implementation, validation, and ultimately, product launch of the SOC (System on Chip) to OEMs and consumers. Important decisions are made almost daily, and always for the “best” possible product (priorities depend on market/tier) within reasonable risk parameters, to ensure success. These products will determine the margin (profitability) & Qualcomm share of the corresponding markets – and you’ll see them being used by millions of people in the real world.
Responsibilities
Partner with all engineering teams (inside/outside GPU HW) on definition, execution and delivery (of GPUs to products)
Act as technical liaison between GPU HW engineering and PdM, understand the challenges on each side, and encourage communication, cooperation, collaboration & compromise
Participate in Product/Roadmap planning (PdM + Engineering) using cost/benefit analysis & trade‑offs (e.g. NRE vs. AUC)
Contribute to strategic direction of GPU cores (research, architecture, feature set) for long‑term success
Quickly learn new technical domains/topics that arise in GPU/AP products/methods/markets, from transistors to tools to competing ecosystem solutions
Ownership of technology development, execution, and communication across technology teams
Drive industry best practices for ASIC engineering incl. efficient development across large‑scale worldwide teams
Resolve key technical issues across teams with end goals of efficiency & best product possible
Organize & drive technical meetings for brainstorm/problem solving, tiger teams, summits & system high level design reviews
Ensure that new proposals are being vetted & filed for potential patent applications
Interact daily with many individuals on worldwide team (onsite/online) to ensure forward progress & issues are identified early
Drive resolution via technical (not political) priorities when there are conflicts and tradeoffs within & outside GPU team
Respond efficiently to Business Unit (BU), Chipset PE, Chipset/GPU PdM & Customer requests/queries
Represent the GPU eng team in SOC forums & upper mgmt. meetings/discussions (incl. written & verbal communication)
Communication of technical solution/options internally and externally (chipset/customer/counterparts) as needed
Availability in key meetings (online & on‑site) pertinent to the technical discussions above
Engineering risk and impact analysis to make the best decisions
Drive and mandate quality goals in conjunction with PM
Ensure that the product meets/exceeds the market needs (as defined by PdM)
Take risks (wisely) when necessary to “compete strongly” in the given market
Define and deliver innovative ideas/initiatives and work on broadly defined self‑guided opportunities
Follow defined processes but also drive process improvements (as needed) based on experience
Establish single points of truth/reference, but minimize single points of failure, in our processes
Contribute to “lessons learned” and project retrospectives from the technical mgmt perspective
Actively support diversity within our teams, and in the Company
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Master’s degree (in above fields) reduces the work experience requirement by 1 year
PhD (in above fields) reduces the work experience requirement by 1 year (in addition to above)
Qualcomm work experience in HW/SW engineering counts as 1.5x for above requirement
Strong communication skills over various forms/media (F2F, Teams chat/mtgs, PowerPoint, emails)
Comfortable in technical discussions spanning software, hardware, system, and productization domains
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience, with above adjustments
5+ years Graphics HW (GPU) work experience or equivalent applicable knowledge
2+ years as Project Engineer or System Architect for projects with >50 people contributing
Demonstrated ability to take business goals into technology requirements and product design to achieve those goals
Self‑driven to identify issues & risks, then define & deploy action plans to address/mitigate those
High level of focus & engagement on ensuring successful projects, meeting/surpassing goals in the face of obstacles
Strong knowledge and experience on all aspects of ASIC design flow (Arch, uArch, RTL, model, verification, synthesis, physical design) in leading technology nodes
Depth of knowledge in at least one of the aspects of ASIC design listed above
Breadth of the role (ownership vs. support) will depend on candidate qualifications and business needs
EEO 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.
Qualcomm is also committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please contact disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com.
Pay range and Other Compensation
$195,200.00 - $292,800.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. A competitive annual discretionary bonus program and annual RSU grants are offered. Detailed benefits information is available at the company benefits page.
Contact
For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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In Summary: Project Engineer is the overall technical lead for a core development project throughout a given phase . They partner with Product Managers on product requirements, priorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and customer/competitive needs – including customer meetings . The PE is focused on the technical aspects across functional teams & domains such as system architecture & modeling, hardware design, verification, silicon implementation, validation, and ultimately, product launch of the SOC (System on Chip) to consumers .
En Español: Como innovador tecnológico líder, Qualcomm empuja los límites de lo que es posible para permitir experiencias de próxima generación y impulsar la transformación digital para ayudar a crear un futuro más inteligente y conectado para todos. Nuestra estrategia de crecimiento incluye el desarrollo de tecnología central de la GPU Adreno para satisfacer una amplia gama cada vez mayor de mercados y casos de uso, incluyendo procesadores de aplicaciones Snapdragon para móviles (Android), portátiles (Windows), VR (headset), AR, juegos manuales, wearables y otros en general (podéis imaginar...). Necesitamos personas extremadamente inteligentes y comprometidas para desempeñar roles clave en este equipo grande y diverso con una misión: las mejores soluciones posibles, para todos los mercados. El papel del ingeniero (PE) es liderar un proyecto técnico básico de tres fases: Producción, Arquitectura, Desarrollo o Ingeniería. Se asocian con Product Managers (PdM) en los requisitos de productos, prioridades, indicadores clave de rendimiento (KPIs), y necesidades competitivas del cliente/cliente incluidas las reuniones del cliente; se asocian con Program Manager (PM) en el cronograma, hitos, métricas de ejecución y procesos; pero sobre todo, el PE está enfocado en los aspectos técnicos (de ingeniería) a través de equipos funcionales y dominios como la arquitectura y modelado del sistema, diseño de hardware, verificación, implementación de silicio, validación y finalmente, lanzamiento de GPU producto SOC (System on Chip) para OEMs y consumidores. AUC) Contribuir a la dirección estratégica de los núcleos de GPU (investigación, arquitectura, conjunto de características) para el éxito a largo plazo Aprenda rápidamente nuevos dominios técnicos/temas que surgen en productos / métodos / mercados de GPU / AP, desde transistores hasta herramientas hasta soluciones de ecosistema competitivas Propiedad del desarrollo de tecnología, ejecución y comunicación entre equipos tecnológicos Impulsar las mejores prácticas de la industria para ingeniería ASIC incluido un desarrollo eficiente en grandes equipos mundiales Resolver problemas técnicos clave entre equipos con objetivos finales de eficiencia & mejor producto posible. Comunicación de soluciones técnicas/opciones internas y externas (chipset / cliente / contrapartes) según sea necesario Disponibilidad en reuniones clave (online & on-site) pertinentes a las discusiones técnicas anteriores al análisis del riesgo e impacto Ingeniería para tomar las mejores decisiones Impulsar objetivos de calidad y mandato En conjunto con PM Asegurar que el producto cumple o exceda las necesidades del mercado (definidas por PdM) Tomar riesgos (sabidamente) cuando sea necesario Emplear fuertemente ?? en un determinado mercado Definir y entregar ideas / obstáculos innovadores y trabajar sobre oportunidades autoguiadas, pero también impulsar mejoras de procesos (como sea necesario) basándose en la experiencia Establecer requisitos individuales de verdad / referencia, pero minimizar los puntos de acción individuales Prefiere, en nuestras áreas arquitectónicas Desarrollos y retrospectivas dentro del Proyecto Ingenieria Autocompuestos. Qualcomm es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades; todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán una consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano o cualquier otra clasificación protegida.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering
General Summary
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drive digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Our growth strategy includes core technology development of the Adreno GPU to satisfy an ever‑growing breadth of markets and use cases, including Snapdragon application processors for mobile (Android), laptops (Windows), VR (headsets), AR, hand‑held gaming, wearables and others (you can imagine…). We need extremely smart & engaged individuals to play key roles in this large & diverse team with one mission: make the best GPUs possible, for all markets.
Role
The Project Engineer (PE) is the overall technical lead for a core development project throughout a given phase (Architecture, Development, Productization, or all three). They partner with Product Managers (PdM) on product requirements, priorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and customer/competitive needs – including customer meetings; They partner with Program Managers (PM) on schedule, milestones, execution metrics, and processes; But mostly, the PE is focused on the technical (engineering) aspects across functional teams & domains such as system architecture & modeling, hardware design, verification, silicon implementation, validation, and ultimately, product launch of the SOC (System on Chip) to OEMs and consumers. Important decisions are made almost daily, and always for the “best” possible product (priorities depend on market/tier) within reasonable risk parameters, to ensure success. These products will determine the margin (profitability) & Qualcomm share of the corresponding markets – and you’ll see them being used by millions of people in the real world.
Responsibilities
Partner with all engineering teams (inside/outside GPU HW) on definition, execution and delivery (of GPUs to products)
Act as technical liaison between GPU HW engineering and PdM, understand the challenges on each side, and encourage communication, cooperation, collaboration & compromise
Participate in Product/Roadmap planning (PdM + Engineering) using cost/benefit analysis & trade‑offs (e.g. NRE vs. AUC)
Contribute to strategic direction of GPU cores (research, architecture, feature set) for long‑term success
Quickly learn new technical domains/topics that arise in GPU/AP products/methods/markets, from transistors to tools to competing ecosystem solutions
Ownership of technology development, execution, and communication across technology teams
Drive industry best practices for ASIC engineering incl. efficient development across large‑scale worldwide teams
Resolve key technical issues across teams with end goals of efficiency & best product possible
Organize & drive technical meetings for brainstorm/problem solving, tiger teams, summits & system high level design reviews
Ensure that new proposals are being vetted & filed for potential patent applications
Interact daily with many individuals on worldwide team (onsite/online) to ensure forward progress & issues are identified early
Drive resolution via technical (not political) priorities when there are conflicts and tradeoffs within & outside GPU team
Respond efficiently to Business Unit (BU), Chipset PE, Chipset/GPU PdM & Customer requests/queries
Represent the GPU eng team in SOC forums & upper mgmt. meetings/discussions (incl. written & verbal communication)
Communication of technical solution/options internally and externally (chipset/customer/counterparts) as needed
Availability in key meetings (online & on‑site) pertinent to the technical discussions above
Engineering risk and impact analysis to make the best decisions
Drive and mandate quality goals in conjunction with PM
Ensure that the product meets/exceeds the market needs (as defined by PdM)
Take risks (wisely) when necessary to “compete strongly” in the given market
Define and deliver innovative ideas/initiatives and work on broadly defined self‑guided opportunities
Follow defined processes but also drive process improvements (as needed) based on experience
Establish single points of truth/reference, but minimize single points of failure, in our processes
Contribute to “lessons learned” and project retrospectives from the technical mgmt perspective
Actively support diversity within our teams, and in the Company
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Master’s degree (in above fields) reduces the work experience requirement by 1 year
PhD (in above fields) reduces the work experience requirement by 1 year (in addition to above)
Qualcomm work experience in HW/SW engineering counts as 1.5x for above requirement
Strong communication skills over various forms/media (F2F, Teams chat/mtgs, PowerPoint, emails)
Comfortable in technical discussions spanning software, hardware, system, and productization domains
Preferred Qualifications
15+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience, with above adjustments
5+ years Graphics HW (GPU) work experience or equivalent applicable knowledge
2+ years as Project Engineer or System Architect for projects with >50 people contributing
Demonstrated ability to take business goals into technology requirements and product design to achieve those goals
Self‑driven to identify issues & risks, then define & deploy action plans to address/mitigate those
High level of focus & engagement on ensuring successful projects, meeting/surpassing goals in the face of obstacles
Strong knowledge and experience on all aspects of ASIC design flow (Arch, uArch, RTL, model, verification, synthesis, physical design) in leading technology nodes
Depth of knowledge in at least one of the aspects of ASIC design listed above
Breadth of the role (ownership vs. support) will depend on candidate qualifications and business needs
EEO 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.
Qualcomm is also committed to providing an accessible process for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please contact disability‑accomodations@qualcomm.com.
Pay range and Other Compensation
$195,200.00 - $292,800.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. A competitive annual discretionary bonus program and annual RSU grants are offered. Detailed benefits information is available at the company benefits page.
Contact
For more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Project Engineer is the overall technical lead for a core development project throughout a given phase . They partner with Product Managers on product requirements, priorities, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and customer/competitive needs – including customer meetings . The PE is focused on the technical aspects across functional teams & domains such as system architecture & modeling, hardware design, verification, silicon implementation, validation, and ultimately, product launch of the SOC (System on Chip) to consumers .
En Español: Como innovador tecnológico líder, Qualcomm empuja los límites de lo que es posible para permitir experiencias de próxima generación y impulsar la transformación digital para ayudar a crear un futuro más inteligente y conectado para todos. Nuestra estrategia de crecimiento incluye el desarrollo de tecnología central de la GPU Adreno para satisfacer una amplia gama cada vez mayor de mercados y casos de uso, incluyendo procesadores de aplicaciones Snapdragon para móviles (Android), portátiles (Windows), VR (headset), AR, juegos manuales, wearables y otros en general (podéis imaginar...). Necesitamos personas extremadamente inteligentes y comprometidas para desempeñar roles clave en este equipo grande y diverso con una misión: las mejores soluciones posibles, para todos los mercados. El papel del ingeniero (PE) es liderar un proyecto técnico básico de tres fases: Producción, Arquitectura, Desarrollo o Ingeniería. Se asocian con Product Managers (PdM) en los requisitos de productos, prioridades, indicadores clave de rendimiento (KPIs), y necesidades competitivas del cliente/cliente incluidas las reuniones del cliente; se asocian con Program Manager (PM) en el cronograma, hitos, métricas de ejecución y procesos; pero sobre todo, el PE está enfocado en los aspectos técnicos (de ingeniería) a través de equipos funcionales y dominios como la arquitectura y modelado del sistema, diseño de hardware, verificación, implementación de silicio, validación y finalmente, lanzamiento de GPU producto SOC (System on Chip) para OEMs y consumidores. AUC) Contribuir a la dirección estratégica de los núcleos de GPU (investigación, arquitectura, conjunto de características) para el éxito a largo plazo Aprenda rápidamente nuevos dominios técnicos/temas que surgen en productos / métodos / mercados de GPU / AP, desde transistores hasta herramientas hasta soluciones de ecosistema competitivas Propiedad del desarrollo de tecnología, ejecución y comunicación entre equipos tecnológicos Impulsar las mejores prácticas de la industria para ingeniería ASIC incluido un desarrollo eficiente en grandes equipos mundiales Resolver problemas técnicos clave entre equipos con objetivos finales de eficiencia & mejor producto posible. Comunicación de soluciones técnicas/opciones internas y externas (chipset / cliente / contrapartes) según sea necesario Disponibilidad en reuniones clave (online & on-site) pertinentes a las discusiones técnicas anteriores al análisis del riesgo e impacto Ingeniería para tomar las mejores decisiones Impulsar objetivos de calidad y mandato En conjunto con PM Asegurar que el producto cumple o exceda las necesidades del mercado (definidas por PdM) Tomar riesgos (sabidamente) cuando sea necesario Emplear fuertemente ?? en un determinado mercado Definir y entregar ideas / obstáculos innovadores y trabajar sobre oportunidades autoguiadas, pero también impulsar mejoras de procesos (como sea necesario) basándose en la experiencia Establecer requisitos individuales de verdad / referencia, pero minimizar los puntos de acción individuales Prefiere, en nuestras áreas arquitectónicas Desarrollos y retrospectivas dentro del Proyecto Ingenieria Autocompuestos. Qualcomm es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades; todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán una consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano o cualquier otra clasificación protegida.