We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Android platform development and on-device AI frameworks such as Qualcomm AI stack, TFLite, and PyTorch Edge to join our cutting-edge team focused on enabling intelligent solutions at the edge. The ideal candidate will work on prototyping, designing, and developing embedded and cloud software solutions for advanced mobile use cases, including enhancing features in the Android Platform stack (Application Layer, Middleware, and Native) and integrating on-device large language models and vector databases. Proficiency in C++, Java, or Rust is essential, along with a solid understanding of operating system concepts and concurrency. Experience with embedded Linux, Android SDK, NDK, and familiarity with ARM processors and mobile SoC architecture are highly valued, as is expertise in AI/ML software development using Python and modern C++.
Skills
C++
Java
Python
Rust
Android
Linux
TFLite
PyTorch
Qualcomm AI stack
Git
ARM
Kotlin
SDK
NDK
HALs
Security
Treble
Modern C++
Debugging
Crash Dumps
What you'll do
Design and develop features for the Android Platform stack at various layers.
Integrate on-device large language models (LLMs) and vector databases into software solutions.
Prototype and commercialize embedded and cloud software solutions for advanced mobile use cases.
Utilize Qualcomm AI stack, TFLite, PyTorch Edge, and other AI frameworks in development.
Debug software issues and analyze crash dumps during the bring-up phase of new systems.
What we're looking for
Experience with Android platform development including SDK, NDK, and OS concepts.
Proficiency in C++, Java, or Rust for software development.
Strong understanding of operating systems, concurrency, and data structures.
Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, PyTorch Edge, and Qualcomm AI stack.
Solid debugging skills and familiarity with embedded Linux and ARM processors.
Market check
Salary context
This
$94,200–$141,200
range sits above
14%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$131,000–$220,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$139,100–$214,500
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
595 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$222,500
across 540 roles with salary data.
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