As a Principal Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will lead cross-functional teams to develop cutting-edge multimedia technologies such as speech, audio, imaging, computer vision, and augmented reality. Your role involves analyzing complex use cases, driving requirements for hardware or software implementation, and optimizing system performance through simulation modeling. You will collaborate with multiple engineering groups on design reviews, platform development, and testing strategies while ensuring alignment with the company’s product roadmap. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering and have extensive experience in multimedia technologies and systems engineering. Proficiency in C++, Python, and simulation tools is essential, as you will guide teams through complex data management issues for machine learning solutions and contribute to technical publications.
Skills
Python
C++
CUDA
TensorFlow
PyTorch
OpenCV
OpenGL
Linux
RTOS
ARM
DSP
FPGA
CI/CD
Git
JIRA
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Kubernetes
Docker
What you'll do
Aligns multiple teams to address issues and generate solutions for multimedia technologies.
Oversees technical vision for testing and validation of design across product roadmaps.
Provides guidance on using appropriate tools and analyses for complex data engineering.
Reviews proposals and coordinates objectives for machine learning solutions within departments.
Evaluates topologies against performance, cost variables, and recommends optimal designs.
Acts as an expert resource on industry trends and contributes to strategic direction.
What we're looking for
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
11+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
2+ years of experience in multimedia technology areas like speech, audio, imaging, etc.
Leads cross-functional teams to develop and test multimedia systems-level software/hardware.
Provides technical guidance on machine learning solutions and industry trends.
Oversees architectural decisions and design integrity for multimedia products.
Acts as an expert resource on industry trends and contributes to strategic direction.
Market check
Salary context
This
$228,400–$342,600
range sits above
93%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,440–$225,100
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$158,500–$217,012
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 239 comparable postings.*
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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