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On-site
Location
San Diego, CASanta Clara, CA
Posted
27 days ago
Closes
Nov 14, 2026

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

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As a Robotics AI Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join the cutting-edge Qualcomm Robotics team to develop next-generation Vision Language Action (VLA) models that enable robots to understand and interact with their environment through natural language instructions and complex tasks. Your daily responsibilities include researching trends in robotics AI and multimodal learning, designing and developing vision-language-action models, building training pipelines and datasets, optimizing models for real-time on-device performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate these capabilities into Qualcomm’s Robotics SDK and partner solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in deep learning, proficiency in Python and frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, familiarity with robotics systems such as ROS 2, and experience with model optimization and deployment on edge platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced hardware and simulation tools while contributing to groundbreaking research that bridges theory and practical application in intelligent robotics.

What you'll do

  • Research trends in robotics AI and multimodal learning for Qualcomm's VLA roadmap.
  • Design models connecting vision, language, and action for real-world robotic applications.
  • Build and maintain training pipelines and datasets for embodied AI systems.
  • Optimize and deploy models on Qualcomm’s robotics platforms for real-time performance.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and publish findings in top AI venues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience or higher education equivalent.
  • Strong background in deep learning and robotics AI, including transformers and multimodal models.
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks.
  • Experience in model optimization and deployment on edge or embedded platforms.
  • Knowledge of robotics systems, simulation environments, and ROS 2.

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