Graphics (GPU) Hardware Project Engineer

$195,200 - $292,800/Yr

Qualcomm - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Diego, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Graphics (GPU) Hardware Project Engineer will serve as the technical lead for core development projects related to GPU technology. This role involves collaboration with Product Managers and Program Managers to define product requirements, manage schedules, and ensure successful execution across various engineering teams. The Project Engineer will focus on the technical aspects of system architecture, hardware design, verification, and product launch, aiming to deliver high-quality GPUs for diverse markets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with all engineering teams on definition, execution, and delivery of GPUs to products
• Act as technical liaison between GPU HW engineering and Product Management
• Participate in Product/Roadmap planning using cost/benefit analysis
• Contribute to strategic direction of GPU cores for long-term success
• Quickly learn new technical domains related to GPU/AP products
• Drive industry best practices for ASIC engineering
• Resolve key technical issues across teams
• Organize and drive technical meetings for brainstorming and problem-solving
• Ensure new proposals are vetted for potential patent applications
• Interact daily with worldwide team members to ensure progress
• Drive resolution of conflicts based on technical priorities
• Respond efficiently to Business Unit and customer requests
• Represent the GPU engineering team in SOC forums and management meetings
• Communicate technical solutions internally and externally
• Conduct engineering risk and impact analysis
• Drive and mandate quality goals in conjunction with Product Management
• Ensure product meets/exceeds market needs
• Define and deliver innovative ideas and initiatives
• Follow defined processes while driving improvements
• Contribute to lessons learned and project retrospectives
• Support diversity within teams and the company

Requirements

• 10+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Master's degree reduces work experience requirement by 1 year
• PhD reduces work experience requirement by 1 year
• Strong communication skills across various media
• Comfortable in technical discussions spanning software, hardware, and system domains

Nice-to-haves

• 15+ years combined Hardware/Software/System Engineering or related work experience
• 5+ years Graphics HW (GPU) work experience
• 2+ years as Project Engineer or System Architect for large projects
• Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into technology requirements
• Self-driven to identify issues and define action plans
• Strong knowledge of ASIC design flow in leading technology nodes

Benefits

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance