GPU Compiler Engineer - Multiple Levels

Qualcomm (careers.qualcomm.com) · Markham, Ontario, Canada · First seen 2026-11-05

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  • On-site
  • Work permit not stated
  • $121k–$171k/yr

Qualcomm Canada GPU compiler role in Markham, Ontario, working on GPU driver and compiler software, performance and power optimization, and functional simulation.

Pay shown as $121,000-$171,000; currency is not stated, although the company says it is open to hiring in the US and Canada.

Can I apply? Minimum: a bachelor's in CS, CE or EE plus 2+ years of engineering experience, or a master's plus 1+ year, or a PhD.

Work authorization and the in-office expectation are not stated; the ATS tag says onsite but the description does not.

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workplace
ATS workplace type: onsite
locations
ATS location: Markham, Ontario, Canada
salary
$121,000.00 - $171,000.00
job function
As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer
role family
As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer
skills
Assists in the development of driver and compiler software to support GPU products.
actionable
Applies GPU knowledge to assist in the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and/or optimization
scam risk
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering General Summary: *********Open to hiring in US and Canada

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs. New Headcount

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

- 10+ years of compiler experience, or 10+ years of compiler + GPU related experience (e.g., driver or game experience).

- 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).

- 1+ year in a technical leadership role with direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

- Applies GPU knowledge to assist in the architecture, design, implementation, verification, and/or optimization of the performance and power of GPU cores.

- Assists in building functional model simulations, developing software, and testing for various graphics to verify correctness.

- Programs and runs graphics tests using tools and methods to assess functionality, performance, and power.

- Collaborates with team members to guide implementation and ensure alignment with needs and goals.

- Assists in the development of driver and compiler software to support GPU products.

- Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for GPU projects.

Applicants: 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).

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $121,000.00 - $171,000.00 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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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