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# #Display Software Engineer

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Arduino, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Programming, Linux, DirectX (Software), Memory Management, Embedded Software, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Raspberry Pi, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Scripting, Information Technology, Color Theory, Hardware Acceleration
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=12c0f7f8d61267d1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field., * Strong academic standing with courses focused on software/hardware interaction.
 * Excellent programming skills in C/C++
 * Experience in scripting with Python.
 * Motivated to learn new technologies and skills related to image processing and hardware acceleration.
 * Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to dissect larger problems and solving challenges through process of elimination.
 * Effective interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).
 * Self-motivated, hardworking, and flexible.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Basic understanding of frameworks such as DirectX, WDDM, and/or DRM.
 * Basic understanding of ARM and RISC-V architecture and instructions.
 * Basic understanding of image processing algorithms, image manipulation or color theory.
 * Basic understanding of high-speed signals used in electronic devices.
 * Basic understanding of electronics schematics and usage of tools such as an oscilloscope or logic analyzer.
 * Experience building consumer electronics using development kits such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino.

## Description

Do you have an interest in how leading-edge consumer devices are created? Do you want to be part of a team that imagines, designs, and creates low-power, highly efficient hardware accelerators that go into your phones, laptops, watch, smart-glasses and automobiles?

Qualcomm's display software team is looking for a candidate who will contribute to the design, development, and verification of leading-edge technology for our next-generation Snapdragon line of processors.

Our team develops the drivers and software components that accelerate processing of content from engines like the video decoder, camera and GPU through the Snapdragon® Adreno DPU (Display Processing Unit).

The responsibilities in this position include:

 * Design, code, test, and integrate drivers for Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets with a focus on efficiency and robustness.
 * Working with embedded software techniques including memory management, DMA acceleration, interrupt service routines, multi-threading, synchronization, and interface design (APIs).
 * Developing software in a rapid paced environment and delivering drivers targeted for operating systems such as Android, Windows, Zephyr and Linux.
 * Working in a global environment with teams and customers that depend on our technology to deliver cutting-edge consumer products.


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