As a Senior Qualcomm AI Software Engineer on the AI Runtime team, you will lead feature development for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, focusing on IoT platforms. Your responsibilities include designing and implementing efficient machine learning solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software, and guiding junior engineers in technical excellence. You will work hands-on with C/C++ in a Linux environment, driving the integration of advanced neural network architectures like DNNs, LLMs, and more into IoT products. This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data structures and algorithms, and experience with agile development practices. Your contributions will impact the broader Qualcomm ecosystem by enhancing AI software solutions for scalable and efficient execution across various platforms.
Skills
C/C++
Linux
Unix
Python
Neural Networks
DNNs
CNNs
RNNs
LSTMs
GANs
LLMs
Qualcomm AI Stack
QNN
SNPE
QAIRT
Agile
Git
Embedded Software
Cross-functional Collaboration
Data Structures
Algorithms
Object Oriented Programming
What you'll do
Lead the team responsible for ensuring AI SDK support across various IoT product platforms.
Drive feature development and enhancements in Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs for IoT products.
Provide supervision and guidance to junior team members on software design and implementation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs into IoT products.
Stay updated with industry advancements to continuously enhance AI solutions from both engineering and machine learning perspectives.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of industry experience in general software development.
Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux/Unix-based OS systems development.
Strong software design skills including data structures, algorithms, and debugging.
Ability to lead a team and collaborate with cross-functional groups effectively.
Excellent communication skills for conveying complex information to various stakeholders.
Experience with neural network architectures like DNNs, CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs.
Market check
Salary context
This
$178,400–$267,600
range sits above
75%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$143,000–$247,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$165,000–$223,712
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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Perforce
Git
Debugging
Bare-metal programming
Device drivers
Embedded systems
Code reviews
Documentation
Cross-functional collaboration