Graphics/GPU Software Engineer

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

Job Overview

This is a challenging position that requires the candidate to learn and internalize Qualcomm Adreno Graphics and its concepts very quickly. The candidate will support Graphics (GPU) issues from Kernel driver, user space,

Debian/Ubuntu/Yoco Graphics stack issues and application created by Qualcomms OEMs and ISVs.

It requires the ability to understand and explain technical information in a concise manner with strong communication skills between customers and developers.

Trouble shoot issues reported by customers across the Graphics functional area on the following sub systems- OpenGL ES, OpenCL

Expertise on Graphics and UI Frameworks in Embedded Linux like

Co-work with OEM, ISVs and Algorithm vendors to debug power, performance and functional issues. Follow established software processes and procedures and contribute towards improving software quality. Be familiar with Android graphics framework and Linux Kernel, experienced in resolving graphics related issues. Coordinate with internal/international technology teams about issue fixes and solutions

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge or experience of GPU programing like OpenGL ES or OpenCL or Vulkan is a minimum requirement.

- Python application development, GStreamer , UI frameworks like QT,GTK,Wayland Weston.

- Knowledge on Qualcomm Linux Android and its Graphics stack -or- Qualcomm LE (Yocto) based implementation and its display/graphics rendering stack.

- Strong skill of software integration, optimization, and debugging on embedded RTOS (Real Time Operating Systems) - Strong C/C++/ Java development and debugging skills on embedded systems - - Good communication & interpersonal skills for customer-facing role - Self-starter with motivation and initiative - Flexibility to learn and work on new Multimedia area - Ability to work as part of a dedicated project team and independently - Candidate should have good written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Be flexible to assignments and easily work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Yocto based Embedded systems development.

Experience with GPU and UI on Linux will be considered a strong supplementary skill.

Experience in resource constrained environment like NXP FRDM, NVIDIA ORIN , RaspberryPI or other embedded SOMs will be a good to have skill.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.

1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with debugging techniques.

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