Qualcomm · 2 hours ago
Software Engineer, AI Software Core (Multiple levels)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$141K/yr - $238K/yr
2+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that enables next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation. As an AI Software Core Software Engineer, you will develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning techniques to optimize the Qualcomm AI Stack and contribute to scalable AI software solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AISoftwareTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Develop software for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, specifically QAIRT and Genie, to support the execution of the latest generative AI models on Snapdragon platforms
Validate, analyze, and optimize the 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
Lead or assist in feature 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; Staff Engineers provide guidance to junior team members and make decisions impacting their area and the broader work group
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years (Senior) / 5+ years (Staff) of general software development experience
Proficiency in 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)
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
1+ years (Senior) / 3+ years (Staff) of experience building embedded software applications
1+ years (Senior) / 3+ years (Staff) of software development experience with Python
Experience in using and developing AI solutions in one or more of these frameworks: Tensorflow, JAX, TFLite, LiteRT, PyTorch, ExecuTorch, ONNX Runtime
Familiarity with various generative AI model architectures such as LLMs
Strong understanding of hardware acceleration and deployment of generative AI inference at the connected edge
Experience with development in various platforms such as Linux, Android, or Windows
Knowledge of low-level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, Windows) and hardware
Experience with CMake-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
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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Funding
Current Stage
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
1988-01-01Undisclosed· $3.5M
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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