Engineer, Staff - PC Gaming Middleware Development

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Staff Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
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Description For Engineer, Staff - PC Gaming Middleware Development

Qualcomm's in-house Game Studio is seeking a Staff Engineer for their PC Gaming Middleware Development team. This role offers 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 system optimization, requiring deep knowledge of C++, graphics programming, and game engine architecture.

The role is situated within Qualcomm's Gaming group, working alongside veteran game developers, artists, and graphics enthusiasts. You'll be responsible for developing and optimizing gaming middleware for both open source and proprietary game engines, with a focus on Windows on Snapdragon platforms. The work involves sophisticated performance optimization across CPU, GPU, and system levels.

This is an ideal position for an experienced engineer passionate about gaming technology and innovation. You'll be working at the intersection of mobile and PC gaming, contributing to next-generation gaming experiences. The role requires strong technical skills in C++, 3D graphics, and game engine development, combined with optimization expertise and excellent communication abilities.

The position offers the opportunity to work with pre-release hardware and influence the direction of gaming technology on Snapdragon platforms. You'll be part of a creative team focused on pushing the boundaries of gaming performance and experience on always-on, always-connected PC platforms.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Engineer, Staff - PC Gaming Middleware Development

  • Develop high-end games and gaming technology showcases for Snapdragon based products
  • Develop and port gaming middleware to Open Source and proprietary Game engines
  • Optimize CPU, GPU, and overall system performance of gaming content & middleware for Windows on Snapdragon

Requirements For Engineer, Staff - 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
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in engineering or computer science related field

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