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Tools Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Compiler Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$117 - $175/hr

ORPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools.Qualcomm is an equal ...

Embedded Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

About the role As an Embedded Tools Engineer, you will be involved in every stage of developing our embedded software. You will help develop the software that ensures the quality, safety, and ...

Compiler Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

OR PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools. Qualcomm is an equal ...

Embedded Tools Engineer

Austin, TX

$130K - $171K/yr

About the role As an Embedded Tools Engineer, you will be involved in every stage of developing our embedded software. You will help develop the software that ensures the quality, safety, and ...

Principal Graphics Developer Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

The Graphics Developer Tools team is seeking an exceptional technical leader to help shape the future of graphics development. This role spans multiple areas of NVIDIA's graphics software ecosystem ...

Principal Graphics Developer Tools Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$138K - $171K/yr

The Graphics Developer Tools team is seeking an exceptional technical leader to help shape the future of graphics development. This role spans multiple areas of NVIDIA's graphics software ecosystem ...

Grow with us About this opportunity: Front-End CAD Infrastructure and Tools Engineer This is an On-Site, Hybrid position and not open to remote work Company: Ericsson Silicon Location: Austin, Texas ...

Grow with us About this opportunity: Front-End CAD Infrastructure and Tools Engineer This is an On-Site, Hybrid position and not open to remote work Company: Ericsson Silicon Location: Austin, Texas ...

Grow with us About this opportunity: Front-End CAD Infrastructure and Tools Engineer This is an On-Site, Hybrid position and not open to remote work Company: Ericsson Silicon Location: Austin, Texas ...

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How much do tools engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for tools engineer in Texas is $102,470.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,300.00 and $114,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a tools engineer do?

A Tools Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software tools that improve workflow efficiency for engineers, designers, and developers. They create automation scripts, internal utilities, and custom applications to streamline development processes. Their role often involves working with game engines, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, or proprietary tools tailored to a company's needs. Strong programming skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration with other teams are essential for success in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tools engineer?

To thrive as a Tools Engineer, you need strong programming abilities, problem-solving skills, and a background in computer science or related technical fields. Experience with scripting languages (such as Python or Bash), source control systems, and build automation tools is often required, and certifications in relevant technologies can be beneficial. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability help tools engineers collaborate efficiently and respond to evolving project needs. These skills are essential for designing and maintaining robust tools that streamline workflows and improve productivity for development teams.

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Infographic showing various Tools Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,470 per year, or $49.3 per hour.

Compiler Tools Engineer

Nutanix

Austin, TX • On-site

$117 - $175/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop LLVM- and MLIR-based compiler components for Qualcomm's Hexagon DSP.

  • Improve ML compiler lowering and optimization pipelines for efficient execution on Qualcomm hardware.

  • Debug correctness and code generation issues across MLIR, LLVM IR, assembly, and generated code.


Job description

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Compiler Toolchain SoftwareGeneral Summary:Interested in enabling high-performance machine learning, signal processing, and multimedia workloads across millions of devices on the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform? Come join our compiler team. We develop LLVM compilation suite for Qualcomm’s Hexagon DSP delivering rich performance for machine learning, wireless communication, audio, and image processing applications on the Android platform. We are looking for compiler engineers who will help us build these software platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with Qualcomm hardware and software engineers to enable efficient usage of Qualcomm’s silicon. You will work with a team of compiler engineers with rich experience and knowledge. We work on the entire compilation stack including programming languages and intermediate representations, code generation, improving performance, and programmer usability.SummaryDevelop LLVM- and MLIR-based compiler components for Qualcomm’s Hexagon DSPImprove ML compiler lowering and optimization pipelines for efficient execution on Qualcomm hardwareUse profiling and benchmark data to drive performance and code size improvementsDebug correctness and code generation issues across MLIR, LLVM IR, assembly, and generated codeAnalyze software requirements, determine the feasibility of design within the given constraints, consult with architecture and HW engineers, and come up with software solutions best suited for Qualcomm's SOCsMinimum SkillsHands-on experience with LLVM, MLIR, GCC, or another production compiler frameworkStrong programming skills in modern C/C++ and experience working in large software codebases5 years or more of compiler engineering experience in industry or academia.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Preferred SkillsProfessional experience developing production-quality compiler infrastructure using LLVM and/or MLIRStrong knowledge of compiler fundamentals, including intermediate representations, compiler analyses, optimization passes, code generation, and debuggingExperience analyzing compiler correctness, generated code quality, performance, or code size using benchmarks, tests, and debugging toolsExperience with machine learning compiler stacks, ML framework integration, graph-level optimizations, or lowering from frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX.Knowledge of instruction sets and computer architecture, including SIMD/vector architectures, pipeline behavior, hazards, cache hierarchy, memory organization, and accelerator constraints.Working knowledge of system software tools such as assemblers, linkers, debuggers, profilers, and performance-analysis tools.Strong communication skills and interpersonal skillsDeep knowledge of software engineeringMaster’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.• 1+ year of any combination of academic and/or work experience with compiler or tools.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).To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies : Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.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 :$116,900.00 - $175,300.00The 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr