Staff Software Engineer, Game Developer Technologies PC Gaming

$134,800 - $202,200/Yr

Qualcomm - Folsom, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Folsom, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Studios is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to collaborate with PC game developers globally, focusing on optimizing game performance for Snapdragon chipsets. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and contributing to the future of PC gaming by enhancing CPU, GPU, and overall system performance for both legacy and new games. The position emphasizes best practices and optimization strategies within the game development community, supported by a team of veteran developers and graphics enthusiasts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with game developers to optimize CPU, GPU, and overall system performance for Snapdragon chipsets.
• Evangelize best practices and optimization strategies within the game development community.
• Work with cutting-edge pre-commercial devices and technologies.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation gaming technologies.
• Create technical training content such as frameworks, samples, tutorials, and videos.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years, or a PhD with 2+ years.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Solid knowledge of C/C++ and graphics APIs like OpenGL, DirectX, or Vulkan.
• Strong background in 3D graphics mathematics.
• Understanding of modern PC and console game engine rendering pipelines.
• Strong CPU and GPU performance analysis skills.
• Familiarity with 3D graphics profilers and debuggers such as RenderDoc, Pix, NSight.
• Experience with commercial game engines like Unreal and Unity.
• Ability to work with large, complex codebases.
• Experience in developing, profiling, and optimizing modern rendering algorithms.

Benefits

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