As a Senior AI Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the dynamic and multi-disciplinary team within Qualcomm AI Research to advance generative AI technology for edge devices. Your responsibilities include architecting, designing, developing, testing, and deploying frameworks that enable optimization of on- and off-device AI solutions. You will leverage modern software engineering practices such as code review, CI/CD pipelines, and automation to ensure high-quality software delivery. Essential skills include a strong theoretical background in AI, hands-on experience with PyTorch and C++, expertise in ML accelerator architecture (GPU/NPU), and proficiency in Python for building LLM stacks. Additionally, you should have Linux command line skills, analytical abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams globally. Preferred qualifications include experience with OpenCL, model quantization, profiling, SDK development, Docker, Git, and working on heterogenous platforms like CPU, GPU, and NSP.
Skills
Python
PyTorch
C++
CI/CD
Linux
Git
Docker
OpenCL
CUDA
Android
Windows
CPU
GPU
NPU
Model Quantization
Profiling
SDK Development
Heterogeneous Platforms
Agile Methodology
What you'll do
Design and develop on-device AI frameworks to optimize performance and accuracy.
Evaluate and fine-tune generative AI models for real-world applications.
Implement machine learning accelerators using GPU/NPU technologies.
Establish high-quality software delivery processes with CI/CD pipelines.
Develop SDKs/libraries targeting multiple platforms and operating systems.
Mentor team members on modern C++ design and implementation practices.
What we're looking for
Strong theoretical background in AI and general ML techniques.
Proven experience evaluating and optimizing Generative AI workflows for performance.
Expertise in ML Accelerator architecture with GPU/NPU experience.
Hands-on experience building LLM stacks to solve real-world problems.
Proficient in Python, modern C++, and Machine Learning training frameworks like PyTorch.
Experience establishing high-quality software delivery processes using industry best practices.
Market check
Salary context
This
$140,800–$211,200
range sits above
25%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$161,800–$242,600
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$176,721–$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
567 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$226,100
across 534 roles with salary data.
Python
C/C++
PyTorch
Qualcomm QNN SDK
Android programming
Neural network model training
Neural network model quantization
Docker
CI/CD
Git
Linux
CUDA
OpenCL