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Senior Staff GPU Kernel Mode Driver Engineer

Qualcomm

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

$216,600 - $325,000 per year

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

This role involves leading a team focused on enhancing engineering efficiency and product quality in GPU core development. The individual will be responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, and verifying GPU cores while ensuring performance and power optimization. They will also support the development of pre-silicon kernel mode drivers and conduct extensive testing and debugging. Collaboration with various teams and stakeholders is essential to align on feature development and ensure innovative designs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Nine years of progressive experience in a related occupation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team to improve engineering efficiency and product quality.
  • Architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize GPU cores.
  • Develop software, tools, and tests for various graphics workloads.
  • Conduct complex analyses of test results to track benchmarks.
  • Perform extensive debug sessions involving GFX software and hardware architecture.
  • Write clear and detailed technical documentation for complex 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

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