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#Software Engineer
The Senior Software Engineer joins the Software Engineering group to develop embedded and cloud software solutions for agentic mobile use cases. This role involves prototyping, designing, and supporting the commercialization of features within the Android Platform stack, specifically across the Application Layer, Middleware, and Native layers. Key responsibilities include integrating on-device LLMs and on-device vector databases. The successful candidate will utilize C++, Java, Kotlin, and Rust to build on-device AI frameworks. Required technical skills include experience with Android SDK, NDK, and OS concepts like HALs, Security, and Treble. Proficiency in TFLite, PyTorch edge, and the Qualcomm AI stack is essential. Additionally, the role requires knowledge of embedded Linux, ARM processors, and Python for AI/ML software development, alongside strong debugging and crash dump analysis skills.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.
Prototype, design, and develop embedded and cloud software solutions for agentic mobile use cases.
Add new features to the Android Platform stack across Application, Middleware, and Native layers.
Integrate on-device Large Language Models (LLMs) and on-device vector databases into the platform.
Develop and support software using C++, Java, Kotlin, or Rust for mobile computing.
Implement on-device AI runtimes including TFLite, PyTorch Edge, ExecuTorch, and the Qualcomm AI stack.
Perform software bring-up, debug system issues, and analyze crash dumps.
Develop software with a focus on Android SDK, NDK, HALs, and security architectures.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
3+ years of experience with development of Object-Oriented S/W using C++, Java, or Rust.
3+ years of experience working with embedded Linux and/or Android.
Experience in Android SDK, NDK, Android OS concepts and architecture (HALs, Security and Treble).
3+ years of industry experience developing using Modern C++ (C++14 or newer) and/or Java, Kotlin (preferred).
Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, Pytorch edge, ExecuTorch and Qualcomm AI stack (preferred).
Familiarity with Python for AI/ML related software development.
Familiarity with ARM processors, ARM Assembly, Mobile SoC architecture, hypervisor/virtualization, security, memory, storage, buses, peripherals, power, and thermals.
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Virtualization
Object-Oriented Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
API Design
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EtherCAT
Motion Control
FPGA
Machine Learning
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Robotics
Instrumentation
Semiconductor Equipment
Optical Imaging Systems
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