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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 researcher in generative AI at Qualcomm, you will lead high-impact research initiatives focusing on efficient architectures for LLMs, multi-modal foundation models, reinforcement learning, and agentic AI. Your daily tasks include developing practical solutions to real-world challenges, implementing and evaluating models in simulation and on-device environments, and contributing to strategic projects that enhance embedded intelligence. You must have a strong publication record in top-tier conferences like NeurIPS and ICML, along with hands-on experience in model development pipelines. Preferred qualifications include expertise in LLM efficiency research, on-device AI deployment, and optimization techniques such as quantization and distillation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers globally and work on projects that bridge cutting-edge theory with real-world applications.

What you'll do

  • Conduct advanced research in efficient generative AI models and multi-modal foundation models.
  • Lead the transition of cutting-edge AI research into production-ready solutions for real-world applications.
  • Develop practical solutions considering device constraints and deployment challenges.
  • Evaluate model implementations in both simulation and on-device environments rigorously.
  • Publish findings in top-tier AI/ML conferences to contribute to industry knowledge.

What we're looking for

  • Proven research excellence with publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences.
  • Deep expertise in generative AI, LLMs, multi-modal foundation models, and reinforcement learning.
  • Hands-on experience with model development pipelines including training and optimization.
  • Experience leading the transition of cutting-edge research into production solutions.
  • PhD or MS with extensive AI research experience (4+ years for MS holders).

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