Qualcomm · 2 weeks ago
Director of Engineering for ML hardware design & Architecture
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$228K/yr - $343K/yr
15+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced and talented Hardware Design & Architecture Lead for their Machine Learning Hardware Accelerator team. This role will drive the definition and analysis of next-generation ML hardware accelerator architectures, focusing on vision applications for mobile and emerging products.
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Responsibilities
Architect high-performance, power-efficient ML hardware accelerator designs, especially for computer vision workloads (e.g., image classification, object detection, video analytics)
Analyze and optimize hardware for performance, power, and area (PPA) tradeoffs
Define hardware micro-architecture for efficient implementation of ML algorithms
Lead HW IP development, working closely with RTL design, verification, synthesis and physical design teams to improve PPA
Collaborate closely with global hardware, software, and systems teams to deliver best-in-class ML solutions
Work with cross-functional teams (HW design, verification, SW, systems, marketing, product planning) to align architecture with product goals
Use models, simulators, profilers, and real hardware to justify architectural decisions quantitatively
Apply knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, memory, and bandwidth analysis to ML hardware design
Communicate results and technical issues effectively with leads and peers
Invent and file patents for innovative hardware solutions
Qualification
Required
Experience in hardware development for ML, multimedia, or accelerator technologies (vision, imaging, video, display, audio, etc.)
Experience in system or chipset development for SoC products, preferably in the mobile market
Familiarity with OS principles and HW/SW interaction
Experience with SoC bus, interconnect, and memory technologies
MS Degree required with 15+ years industry experience in one or more of the following areas: Architecture/micro-architecture of ML or multimedia cores, Experience with ML frameworks and accelerator standards (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, ONNX), VLSI design and verification (Verilog/SystemVerilog/HLS), C/C++/SystemC programming, Hands-on experience with simulators and performance/power models, Scripting & automation skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
Preferred
Deep domain knowledge in ML for vision (image/video processing, neural network architectures for vision)
Experience collaborating with global teams across multiple time zones and cultures
Experience working with synthesis and physical design teams for HW IP development and PPA improvement
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Demonstrated technical and people leadership
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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