Staff Engineer - PC Gaming Middleware Development

A leading technology company specializing in wireless technologies, semiconductors, and mobile platforms.
Gaming
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Staff Engineer - PC Gaming Middleware Development

Qualcomm's in-house Game Studio is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to join their innovative gaming technology team. This role presents a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge pre-commercial portable devices and shape the future of gaming on Snapdragon PCs. The position combines game development expertise with middleware optimization, requiring strong skills in C++ and graphics programming.

The role is situated within Qualcomm's Gaming group, where passionate veterans of game development, artists, and graphics enthusiasts collaborate on next-generation gaming technologies. You'll be working on GPU and gaming hardware innovations across mobile, PC, and XR platforms, contributing to the development of high-end games and technology showcases.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and optimizing gaming middleware, working with both open-source and proprietary game engines. The position requires expertise in Windows game development, strong mathematics background, and experience with modern rendering algorithms. You'll be optimizing performance across CPU, GPU, and system levels for Windows on Snapdragon platforms.

Qualcomm offers comprehensive benefits including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, and wellbeing programs. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning with tuition reimbursement and mentorship opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about gaming technology to work with cutting-edge hardware and shape the future of mobile and PC gaming.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Engineer - PC Gaming Middleware Development

  • Develop high end games and gaming technology showcases for Snapdragon based products
  • 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

  • 5+ years of professional experience
  • Strong proficiency in C++, with fair knowledge of the language specification
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Benefits For Staff Engineer - PC Gaming Middleware Development

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • World-class health coverage for employees and eligible dependents
  • Financial planning and future security programs
  • Emotional/mental strength and resilience support
  • Wellbeing programs and resources
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship opportunities

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