Machine Learning Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$122,800–$184,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 13, 2027

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $154k
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$254,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $154k versus about $223k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 618 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Machine Learning Engineer

As a Machine Learning Engineer within the Machine Learning Engineering team, you will create and implement machine learning techniques, frameworks, and tools to facilitate the discovery and utilization of state-of-the-art solutions across various technology verticals. Your daily responsibilities include developing, adapting, or prototyping machine learning algorithms and models aligned with product roadmaps. You will also assist in modeling hardware for inference or training, developing optimized software such as kernels and compiler tools, and extending runtime frameworks with new features. The role requires proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, C, or C++, along with experience in frameworks including TensorFlow, Caffe, Pytorch, and Keras. You will apply your knowledge of statistics, probability, and embedded system optimization to solve problems in domains such as NLP and multi-media for mobile, edge, auto, and IOT products.

What does a Machine Learning Engineer earn in California?

Median $246394 from 172 postings across 28 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop, adapt, or prototype machine learning algorithms, models, and frameworks aligned with the product roadmap.
  • Extend training or runtime frameworks and model efficiency software tools with new features and optimizations.
  • Assist in the modeling, architecture, and development of machine learning hardware for inference or training solutions.
  • Develop optimized software such as machine learning kernels and compiler tools to enable AI models on specific hardware.
  • Integrate machine learning techniques into products and AI solutions to enhance customer experiences.
  • Implement machine learning techniques and tools to facilitate the discovery of state-of-the-art solutions across various technology verticals.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience with Machine Learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Caffe, Pytorch, or Keras (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience in embedded system development and optimization for ML domains like NLP or multi-media (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience with programming languages suitable for machine learning such as Python, R, C, or C++ (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience using statistics and probability including conditional probability and Bayes rule (preferred).
  • 1+ year of experience working in a large matrixed organization (preferred).
  • 6+ months of experience with low level interactions between operating systems like Linux, Android, or QNX and hardware (preferred).

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