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This role pays less than
94%
of similar roles. Most pay
$187,437–$249,000
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$143k
versus about
$218k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
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Listed pay typically runs
$147,900–$221,900
across 550 roles with salary data.
The Machine Learning Engineer – Agentic AI will join the Core Enterprise AI team within the Modem Technologies Software group. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying next-generation AI systems powered by Large Language Models, Agentic AI, and Hybrid AI architectures. You will build enterprise-grade solutions capable of reasoning, planning, and autonomous task execution while optimizing RAG and knowledge-grounded architectures. Key responsibilities include developing self-improving agents using reinforcement learning, supervised fine-tuning, and distillation, as well as creating evaluation and safety frameworks. Required skills include Python, PyTorch, and TensorFlow, alongside experience with Langchain, LlamaIndex, and Transformers. You will utilize vector databases, embedding models, and cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure to solve complex enterprise problems through multi-agent orchestration and intelligent task automation.
What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in California?
Median $235750 from 200 postings across 34 companies.