About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Bangalore, India. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, API Development, Automation. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Role: Hardware Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Bangalore, India
Education: Bachelor's degree
Posted: Jul 1, 2026

AI Summary

Mid-level hardware engineer developing GPU performance models and conducting architecture analysis through simulation and workload characterization. Requires strong computer architecture knowledge, C/C++ and Python proficiency, and experience with performance analysis tools. Collaborates cross-functionally to drive data-driven design decisions for next-generation GPUs.

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Job description

from Qualcomm careers

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Drive architecture exploration and performance analysis for next-generation GPUs through modeling, simulation, and workload characterization. Partner with architecture, software, compiler, and hardware teams to influence design decisions using data-driven insights.

Key Deliverables

* Develop and maintain GPU performance models for architecture evaluation.

* Conduct Performance analysis of graphics and compute workloads to identify bottlenecks.

* Perform architectural trade-off studies to generate and defend performance projections.

* Bring up new workloads on Performance Models by fixing bugs and developing new features.

* Evaluate new features and provide recommendations to improve performance and efficiency.

* Build automation and analysis tools to improve modeling productivity.

Responsibilities

* Design and execute performance experiments and simulations.

* Conduct root-cause analysis and derive actionable architectural insights.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature development and optimization.

* Develop tools, workflows, and methodologies for performance analysis.

* Present findings and influence future architecture decisions.

Critical / Must-Have Skills

* Strong understanding of computer architecture

* Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

* Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

* Experience with architectural simulators and performance prediction.

* Experience with performance analysis, profiling, and workload characterization.

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good-to-Have Skills

* GPU/CPU/Memory architecture and/or Graphics fundamentals.

* Good knowledge of modern 3D graphics pipelines and APIs (Vulkan/DX12/OpenGL).

* Experience building performance analysis tools and automation frameworks.

* Technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

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