This role pays less than
95%
of similar roles. Most pay
$185,000–$254,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$130k
versus about
$220k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
623 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 603 roles with salary data.
Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI joins the core AI team within the Modem Technologies Software group. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying generative AI solutions with a specific focus on Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and intelligent agent systems. Daily responsibilities include implementing RAG-based solutions to enhance LLM capabilities with external knowledge, optimizing fine-tuning strategies for domain adaptation, creating robust evaluation frameworks, and building agentic workflows for autonomous systems. The candidate will utilize Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and frameworks like Langchain, LlamaIndex, or Transformers. Technical requirements include experience with vector databases, embedding models, prompt engineering, chain-of-thought techniques, and MLOps pipelines. The role also involves working with containerized microservices and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure to solve complex problems in the generative AI space while ensuring responsible development practices.
What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in California?
Median $246394 from 172 postings across 28 companies.