Display and Graphics Software Engineer - Customer Engineering

Qualcomm
Santa Clara, CA


Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is a leader in mobile wireless communications & computing chipsets. We are working with leading OEMs and partners to define user-experience with next generation mobile devices Smartphones, Tablets, Netbooks and other entertainment & computing devices.

QCT applications engineers support customers with understanding, integrating, customization, building, and bring-up of Qualcomm software, enabling debugging features, providing training to customer. We offer a wide range of tools, design and deployment services to support the device development process and develop new technologies based on the needs and demands of the wireless market.

The candidate will be a member of Qualcomm's Display and Graphics Software Customer Engineering team. The engineer will work with Display / Graphics software support on Qualcomm’s embedded platforms – primarily supporting Linux based software on Snapdragon platform, hardware interfaces, device drivers, Display and Graphics processors, kernel and high level OS/framework etc. Travel to customer site and to Qualcomm offices in U.S. and abroad for support, meetings and trainings may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

• 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.

Key skills include experience in some of the following:

  • Strong C/C++ programming skills (required)

  • Device driver programming and debugging with JTAG/other tools (required)

  • Understanding of display and graphics technologies, software stack, Linux kernel, Display/GPU processing etc.

  • Knowledge of microprocessor architecture and cache subsystem

  • Strong Debugging skills on generic processors

  • Knowledge of OS/system performance profiling and optimization techniques a plus

  • Strong team player

Additional Skills:

  • Since this position requires continual interaction with Qualcomm customers, the candidate must have strong communication, written & interpersonal skills, high motivation, the ability to learn quickly. Must be a self-starter.

Responsibilities

  • This is a very challenging position that requires the candidate to continually interface with QCT customers and internal teams.

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 [email protected] 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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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :

$145,000.00 - $217,600.00

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 – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

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

Posted 2026-02-22

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