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Principal GPU AI Kernel Development Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/1/2026

Compensation

$202,300 - $303,500 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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Job description

As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, verifying, and optimizing the performance and power of GPU cores. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and drive digital transformation. This role requires extensive experience in software and hardware engineering, as well as strong leadership skills. You will also develop critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
  • 4+ years in a technical leadership role with direct reports is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience interacting with senior leadership is preferred.
  • 2+ years of relevant GPU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage expert GPU knowledge to architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU cores.
  • Build functional model simulations and develop software to verify correctness and performance.
  • Guide the team to design and run complex graphics tests to verify functionality and identify areas for improvement.
  • Facilitate collaboration with third-party vendors and high-level representatives to drive implementation.
  • Develop critical driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
  • Write detailed technical documentation for complex GPU projects.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

198

FY2026

Approval rate

98.1%

FY2026

LCA certified

59,278

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-22%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

+30%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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