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#Software Test Engineer - On-Device AI / Generative AI will join the engineering team to focus on on-device AI stability, system-level validation, and end-to-end pipeline verification across SoC execution environments including CPU, GPU, DSP, and NPU. The role involves validating generative AI features such as LLMs, LVMs, LoRA-based models, and agentic AI workflows across mobile, PC, and automotive platforms. Key responsibilities include designing validation workflows, developing automation scripts, performing root cause analysis, and monitoring coverage metrics to ensure high reliability for on-device features. The candidate will utilize Python, Java, and Shell in Linux environments to build scalable testing pipelines. Technical requirements include a strong foundation in AI/ML, data structures, and algorithms, alongside experience with RAG systems, inference workflows, and potentially the QNN SDK or ML software development kits.