Staff Engineer : PC Gaming Middleware Development
Description For Staff Engineer : PC Gaming Middleware Development
Qualcomm's in-house Game Studio is seeking an experienced engineer to develop high-end games and gaming technology showcases for Snapdragon-based products. This unique opportunity allows you to work with cutting-edge pre-commercial portable devices and contribute to the future of gaming in always-on, always-connected Snapdragon PCs.
The position is multi-disciplinary, focusing on developing and porting gaming middleware to both Open Source and proprietary Game engines. You'll also work on optimizing CPU, GPU, and overall system performance of gaming content & middleware for Windows on Snapdragon.
At Qualcomm Gaming, we're passionate about next-generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Our creative teams consist of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts, and graphics enthusiasts working on the latest GPU and gaming hardware innovations for mobile, PC, and XR.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and port gaming middleware to various game engines
- Optimize CPU, GPU, and system performance for Windows on Snapdragon
- Work with cutting-edge pre-commercial portable devices
- Contribute to the future of gaming on always-connected Snapdragon PCs
Requirements:
- 7+ years of professional experience
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Experience with Windows game development and optimization
- Solid 3D graphics-related mathematics background
- Experience developing, profiling, and optimizing modern rendering algorithms
- Understanding of modern PC and console game engine rendering pipelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing content with Unreal Engine or other Open-Source Engines
- Tools development experience
- Familiarity with profilers and debuggers (e.g., RenderDoc, VTune)
- Comfortable working with large multi-million-line code bases
- Exposure to multithreaded programming paradigms
Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Join Qualcomm to work at the forefront of gaming technology and contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of gaming on mobile and PC platforms.
Responsibilities For Staff Engineer : PC Gaming Middleware Development
- Develop high-end games and gaming technology showcases for Snapdragon-based products
- Work with cutting-edge pre-commercial portable devices
- Develop and port gaming middleware to both Open Source and proprietary Game engines
- Optimize CPU, GPU, and overall system performance of gaming content & middleware for Windows on Snapdragon
Requirements For Staff Engineer : PC Gaming Middleware Development
- 7+ years of professional experience
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Experience with Windows game development and optimization
- Solid 3D graphics related mathematics background
- Experience developing, profiling, and optimizing modern rendering algorithms
- Understanding of modern PC, and console game engine rendering pipelines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
Benefits For Staff Engineer : PC Gaming Middleware Development
- World-class health benefit coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Programs to help build and prepare for a financially secure future
- Self and family resources for emotional/mental strength and resilience
- Wellbeing programs to support employees in living and working well
- Continuous learning and development programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentorship opportunities
