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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
At Qualcomm, we believe in the power of technology. For decades, our innovations have transformed entire industries, improved billions of lives, and addressed many of society’s biggest challenges. With the world becoming increasingly connected, we have a tremendous opportunity to shape a better future. As an R&D engine that has revolutionized the way people connect, our approach to innovation is strategic and purposeful. We understand that the success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our world.
Our mission is to ship the very best integrated GPUs in the world, putting Qualcomm in a position of graphics and compute leadership, in all its businesses. We are looking for passionate GPU performance modeling engineers that will help shape the architecture of future Adreno GPUs for Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platforms across smartphones, Windows PCs and Chromebooks, virtual reality and augmented reality devices, and automotive solutions.
This role will be available across multiple locations - San Diego, Santa Clara and Austin and Boxborough and across all levels.
What you will be doing:
Develop performance models for Qualcomm’s family of GPUs with a strong focus on performance accuracy and SW engineering.
Collaborate with architects on development of new GPU features and associated trade-off experiments across a wide range of GPU workloads in order to optimize performance, power and cost.
Develop tests and micro-benchmarks to troubleshoot and validate the performance of the various GPU blocks including fixed function graphics pipelines, programmable shader processors and memory subsystem.
Develop tools and scripts to improve performance data analysis and streamline workflows.
Key qualifications:
- The team looks for wide range of level and experience, typically from 3 years to 20 years.
- Experience with GPU/CPU architecture and performance modeling.
- Strong C++ and Python programming skills.
- Exposure to graphics algorithms/concepts such as rasterization, programmable shading, texturing, etc highly desired.
- Programming experience in Graphics API such as OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D or CUDA is a plus.
- Good communication and presentation skills and desire to work as a team player.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Qualcomm 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).
To 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.
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 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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$161,800.00 - $242,600.00
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. 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering
General Summary:
At Qualcomm, we believe in the power of technology. For decades, our innovations have transformed entire industries, improved billions of lives, and addressed many of society’s biggest challenges. With the world becoming increasingly connected, we have a tremendous opportunity to shape a better future. As an R&D engine that has revolutionized the way people connect, our approach to innovation is strategic and purposeful. We understand that the success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our world.
Our mission is to ship the very best integrated GPUs in the world, putting Qualcomm in a position of graphics and compute leadership, in all its businesses. We are looking for passionate GPU performance modeling engineers that will help shape the architecture of future Adreno GPUs for Qualcomm Snapdragon compute platforms across smartphones, Windows PCs and Chromebooks, virtual reality and augmented reality devices, and automotive solutions.
This role will be available across multiple locations - San Diego, Santa Clara and Austin and Boxborough and across all levels.
What you will be doing:
Develop performance models for Qualcomm’s family of GPUs with a strong focus on performance accuracy and SW engineering.
Collaborate with architects on development of new GPU features and associated trade-off experiments across a wide range of GPU workloads in order to optimize performance, power and cost.
Develop tests and micro-benchmarks to troubleshoot and validate the performance of the various GPU blocks including fixed function graphics pipelines, programmable shader processors and memory subsystem.
Develop tools and scripts to improve performance data analysis and streamline workflows.
Key qualifications:
- The team looks for wide range of level and experience, typically from 3 years to 20 years.
- Experience with GPU/CPU architecture and performance modeling.
- Strong C++ and Python programming skills.
- Exposure to graphics algorithms/concepts such as rasterization, programmable shading, texturing, etc highly desired.
- Programming experience in Graphics API such as OpenGL, Vulkan, Direct3D or CUDA is a plus.
- Good communication and presentation skills and desire to work as a team player.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Qualcomm 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 disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com 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).
To 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.
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 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.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$161,800.00 - $242,600.00
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. 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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Performance Engineer
Frame your resume around PERM job duties
PERM labor certification locks in a specific job description that must match your background. Structure your resume to mirror DOL-accepted duty language for performance engineering so employers can replicate it verbatim in the prevailing wage request.
Verify your degree qualifies for EB-2
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Performance engineering roles filed under SOC code 15-1252 routinely qualify, but get a credential evaluation now if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for software or performance engineering titles. Employers with prior filings have established internal processes, which shortens your path from offer to I-140 approval significantly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Performance Engineer openings by employers who have active green card sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where PERM infrastructure already exists, not just jobs where sponsorship is theoretically possible.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled
USCIS requires that employers sponsoring workers through adjustment of status demonstrate lawful hiring practices. E-Verify enrollment is not mandatory for all PERM sponsors, but non-enrollment can complicate the I-485 stage if you're adjusting status from within the U.S.
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Find Performance Engineer JobsPerformance Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Performance Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Performance Engineer positions typically qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or you have a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the field. EB-3 covers the role as a professional position requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer chooses the category when filing the PERM labor certification, and the choice affects your priority date queue depending on your country of birth.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to the annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. There is no annual cap on EB-3 petitions, so filing is possible year-round. The total timeline is longer, typically two to five years including PERM recruitment, I-140 approval, and the adjustment of status or consular processing stage.
How long does the PERM process take for a Performance Engineer position?
The PERM process typically runs six to twelve months from the start of DOL recruitment through labor certification approval. Your employer must conduct specific recruitment steps, document the results, and submit the application to DOL. Analyst review at DOL is currently one of the longer stages. After PERM approval, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS, which adds additional processing time before your priority date is established.
Where can I find Performance Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Performance Engineer openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Focusing on employers who have filed PERM applications before is more reliable than asking in interviews, since it tells you which companies have already built the internal process needed to complete the multi-stage sponsorship correctly.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on H-1B as a Performance Engineer?
Yes. Many Performance Engineers on H-1B begin the PERM process while maintaining valid H-1B status. Under AC21 portability rules, you can also change employers after your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Your employer must keep your H-1B status current throughout the PERM and I-140 stages.
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