Software Engineer, AI Tools – Delegate

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Raleigh, NC Posted 22 days ago $110,600$165,800 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the AI Software team to design and develop the graph compilation stack for the Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) delegate across ExecuTorch, ONNX Runtime, and LiteRT frameworks, enabling efficient AI inference on edge devices. Your daily tasks include collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize AI model performance using QAIRT SDK, validating software through detailed analysis and testing of machine learning use cases, and participating in the adoption of agentic AI workflows for automation. The role requires proficiency in C/C++/Python, experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and familiarity with graph compilation technologies such as MLIR. Knowledge of GenAI model architectures and embedded platform optimization is a plus, making this an ideal position for those passionate about advancing the state-of-the-art in AI software development at scale.

Skills

Python C++ TensorFlow PyTorch ONNX JAX MLIR ExecuTorch TfLite LiteRT GenAI LLM LVM LMM CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and develop the graph compilation stack for ExecuTorch Edge IR, ONNX, and LiteRT to QAIRT APIs.
  • Optimize AI model inference on Qualcomm’s AI accelerator IP using QAIRT SDK capabilities.
  • Validate software performance and accuracy through detailed analysis of machine learning use cases.
  • Participate in design and code reviews within the AI Software team at Qualcomm.
  • Automate testing, benchmarking, and development activities using agentic AI frameworks like Claude Code.

What we're looking for

  • 2+ years of software development experience using C/C++/Python
  • Strong skills in data structure and algorithm design, object-oriented programming, debugging, and testing
  • Foundational knowledge of machine learning and deep learning
  • Experience working with TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, or similar deep learning frameworks
  • Familiarity with graph compilation technologies like MLIR (preferred)
  • Ability to collaborate across teams for software optimization and validation
  • Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills

Market check

Salary context

This $110,600–$165,800 range sits above 15% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000$237,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$154,250$235,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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