This role pays less than
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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
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The Databricks Lead (Staff IT Engineer) joins the Information Technology Group to serve as a hands-on technical leader focused on designing and operating enterprise-scale Databricks solutions. This individual will build scalable Lakehouse architectures, develop reusable platform frameworks, and drive AI-native development practices including automated testing and intelligent code generation. The role involves operationalizing machine learning solutions through MLOps practices while implementing AIOps for proactive incident management and self-healing automation. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Databricks, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Mosaic AI, Python, SQL, Spark, REST APIs, and GitHub. Candidates must also possess skills in CI/CD automation and observability platforms to manage the lifecycle of enterprise AI workloads. The role solves complex problems regarding platform reliability, cost efficiency, and the integration of generative AI into standard engineering workflows.