Qualcomm · 1 week ago
Sr Engineer, Machine Learning (On-device Learning SW)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$141K/yr - $211K/yr
3+ years expQualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking talented AI software engineers to enable AI technologies on edge devices. The role involves developing embedded AI software and collaborating with hardware teams to implement solutions for new ML operators and enhance performance.
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Responsibilities
Development of end-to-end embedded AI software to train and finetune neural network models on Qualcomm leading edge hardware with optimal resources
Design and enhance the implementation of ML/AI SW stack, kernels, and runtime software to improve performance and power efficiency
Collaborating with our AI Processor Hardware team to implement high-quality solutions for new ML operators/layers that optimally utilize new capabilities in next-gen AI processors
Development of debugging/profiling tools and user-friendly SDKs for customers to foster rapid deployment of their new use cases
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
At least 3 years of work experience in a relevant field
Excellent programming capabilities with C/C++ and Python
Knowledge of deep learning and ML frameworks ( i.e. PyTorch )
Strong software design, development, and debugging skills
Knowledge of Android programming is plus
Optimization of algebraic operations in algorithms for HW cores is a plus
Knowledge in neural network model training is a big plus
Knowledge in neural network model quantization is a big plus
Experience with Qualcomm QNN SDK is a big plus
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
Leadership Team
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