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GPU Research Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/20/2026

Compensation

$133,600 - $200,400 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
PhD with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
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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

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

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