Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering
General Summary:
As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries ofwhat'spossible to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation, creating a smarter, connected future for all. As a QualcommAI SoftwareEngineer, you will develop and implementcutting-edgemachine learning techniques that enable the efficientutilizationofstate-of-the-artsolutions across various technology verticals.
In this position, you willbe responsible forassistingwith thesoftware design and development of the Qualcomm AI Stack features withinQualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT)SDK, specifically Core softwareincludingGenerative AI Inference Extensions (Genie). You will contribute to the efficient execution of advanced deep neural networks (DNNs), large language models (LLMs), and other modern AI architectures.You will alsobe responsible forsupporting AI stack thatoptimizesruntime efficiency, latency and power consumption of AI applications running Machine Learning workloads on Qualcomm’s low-power AI accelerators.
You will have the opportunity todemonstrateyour passion for software design and development through your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
Develop software for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, specificallyQAIRT andGenie,to support the execution of the latestgenerative AI modelson Snapdragonplatforms
Design and implement core components of Qualcomm AI Stack runtime framework for inference on resource constrained AI systems, operating in low power, small memory footprint platforms
Validate, analyze, andoptimizethe performance and accuracy of software through detailed testing of machine learning use cases.
Debug complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure high system reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable AI software solutions.
Assistinfeature development and application of machine learning techniques into products and AI solutions, enabling customers to do the same.
Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the AI Software team.
Participate in design and code reviews.
Work independently with minimal supervision
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Projects orInternshipsexperience(Entry level) 2+ years(Senior)of general software development experience.
Proficiencyin software development using C/C++.
Experience with development in a Linux environment.
Strong software development skills, including data structure and algorithm design, object-oriented or other software design paradigms, software debugging, and testing.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, and writing).
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
1+ years of experience building embedded software applications.
Familiarity with variousgenerative AI modelarchitecturessuch as LLMs.
Strong understanding of hardware accelerationand deployment ofgenerative AIinferenceat the connected edge
Experience with developmentinvarious platforms such as Linux, Android, orWindows
Knowledge of low-level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, Windows) and hardware.
Experience withCMake-based build environments.
Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g.QNN,Genie)
Experience with agile software development practices and git-based SCM.
Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and manage multiple interests.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits
$140,800.00 - $211,200.00
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
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