Location
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/20/2026
Compensation
$133,600 - $200,400 per year
Job description
Qualcomm's GPU Research Team is seeking skilled GPU architects to enhance advanced 3D GPU capabilities, focusing on areas such as Ray Tracing, Neural Rendering, and Machine Learning. The role involves collaboration with software and hardware teams to develop new GPU architectural features. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of GPU architecture and programming models. Familiarity with APIs like Vulkan and D3D, along with C/C++ programming skills, is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
- Strong understanding of GPU architecture and programming models.
- Familiarity with APIs such as Vulkan, D3D, OpenGL, and/or OpenCL.
- Working knowledge of C/C++ programming.
- Python programming skills are a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Discover customer requirements for next generation architectural features.
- Turn ideas into a complete Feature Development Specification that includes all aspects of the new functionality.
- Create simulators to explore and validate functional and performance behaviors.
- Help educate internal implementation teams.
- Contribute to the standardization efforts.
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
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