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Gpu Programmer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior GPU Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$137K - $200K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual independently plans, performs the moderately-defined responsibility for the architecting, designing ...

Staff GPU Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$161K - $242K/yr

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering General Summary: This individual leads, plans, synthesizes ambiguous or conflicting requirements and performs the complex responsibility ...

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm's GPU Research Team is looking for talented GPU architects to help advance state-of-the-art 3D GPU capabilities ...

It's the kind of ground-up rebuild most engineers only get to work on once in a career. What you'll do * Design, build, and optimize GPU-based imaging and rendering features using modern C++, WebGPU ...

We're seeking a GPU Performance Engineer to squeeze every last FLOP from our H100 infrastructure and optimize our model serving stack to its absolute limits. The Role You'll be our performance ...

GPU Driver Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Bolt Graphics GPU Driver Developer Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first ...

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How much do gpu programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for gpu programmer in California is $39.02, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.38 and $50.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a GPU programmer do?

A GPU Programmer specializes in writing and optimizing code that runs on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). They use parallel computing techniques and languages like CUDA or OpenCL to accelerate tasks such as graphics rendering, scientific simulations, and machine learning. Their work involves optimizing performance, managing memory efficiently, and ensuring compatibility across different hardware architectures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the GPU programmer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a GPU Programmer, you need a solid background in computer science, experience with parallel computing concepts, and proficiency in GPU programming languages like CUDA or OpenCL. Familiarity with development tools such as NVIDIA Nsight, profiling utilities, and version control systems is typically required, while relevant certifications in GPU computing can be beneficial. Strong problem-solving ability, collaboration skills, and attention to detail help differentiate top performers in this field. These skills are essential for optimizing code performance, successfully working in dynamic teams, and meeting the high computational demands of modern applications.

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Infographic showing various Gpu Programmer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,158 per year, or $39 per hour.

Principal GPU AI Kernel Development Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Graphics Software Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years in a technical leadership role with direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).
• 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Sr. Director and above).
• 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leverages expert GPU knowledge and experience to architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores.
• Builds functional model simulations, develops software, and tests for various graphics to verify correctness and ensures highly advanced performance and power goals are met.
• Guides team to design, program, and run highly complex, comprehensive graphics tests across the system to verify functionality, performance, power, and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitates collaboration with third-party vendors, external users, and high-level representatives from other functions to drive implementation and ensure alignment with needs and goals.
• Develops highly critical driver and compiler software to support the GPU products.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for highly complex GPU projects to guide users and/or customers to implement output; reviews technical documentation for experienced engineers.
Level of Responsibility:
• Provides supervision to direct reports.
• Decision-making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents.
• Works within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.
• Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.
Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).
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EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.
Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$202,300.00 - $303,500.00
The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985