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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 52 days ago
Closes: Oct 12, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the cutting-edge team dedicated to advancing on-device AI solutions for mobile platforms. Your primary responsibilities include prototyping, designing, and developing embedded and cloud software solutions using Android Platform stack components such as Application Layer, Middleware, and Native modules. You will integrate advanced features like on-device large language models (LLMs) and vector databases, leveraging technologies like Qualcomm AI Stack, TFLite, PyTorch Edge, and ExecuTorch. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience with C++, Java, or Rust, along with a deep understanding of operating systems, concurrency, and embedded Linux/Android development. Familiarity with ARM processors, assembly language, and mobile SoC architecture is highly beneficial, as is proficiency in Python for AI/ML software development.

Skills

C++ Java Python TFLite PyTorch Qualcomm AI stack Android SDK NDK git Linux ARM processors Embedded Linux Object-Oriented S/W Modern C++ Kotlin

What you'll do

Design and develop features for the Android Platform stack including Application Layer, Middleware, and Native components.
Integrate on-device Large Language Models (LLMs) and vector databases into embedded systems.
Prototype and commercialize cutting-edge agentic mobile use cases using advanced AI frameworks.
Enhance on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, PyTorch Edge, and Qualcomm AI stack for efficient performance.
Debug software issues during bring-up phase and analyze crash dumps to ensure system stability.

What we're looking for

3+ years of experience with C++, Java, or Rust for object-oriented software development.
Solid understanding of operating system concepts and concurrency.
Strong proficiency in using git for software development.
3+ years of industry experience developing with Modern C++ (C++14+) or Java/Kotlin.
Experience working with embedded Linux and Android OS concepts/architecture.
Familiarity with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, PyTorch Edge, ExecuTorch, Qualcomm AI stack.

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