Sr. Staff SW Engineer, Constrained AI Software

Qualcomm

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San Diego, CA Posted 11 days ago $178,400–$267,600 / year
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TL;DR

As a Staff Engineer in Qualcomm Technologies' AI Software team, you will play a pivotal role in developing the Qualcomm AI Engine, focusing on enabling efficient machine learning workloads across diverse devices like cars and wearables. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing core components of the ML runtime framework for inference on constrained systems, developing C/C++ code for runtime kernels, creating model analysis tools, and profiling performance metrics. You will also collaborate with hardware and compiler teams to ensure high-performance solutions while providing technical leadership through design reviews and mentorship. Essential skills include experience in embedded software development, familiarity with generative AI models like LLMs, and proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or ONNX. Knowledge of Qualcomm's AI Stack products and CMake-based build environments is highly valued, as well as expertise in Linux, Android, Windows, and QNX platforms.

Skills

C/C++ Qualcomm AI Stack TensorFlow PyTorch ONNX Hexagon DSP SDK Linux Android Windows QNN Genie Agile Git CMakes Docker Kubernetes CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Design and implement core components of the ML runtime framework for inference on constrained AI systems.
  • Develop and maintain C/C++ code for runtime kernels and system-level integration.
  • Create model analyzing tools for internal and external customers to optimize AI workloads.
  • Profile performance KPIs and footprint across various platforms like Android, Linux, QNX, and Windows.
  • Track and adopt leading third-party compiler toolchains for Qualcomm AI platforms/SoCs.
  • Debug customer machine learning use cases executing on Qualcomm AI Stack.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in embedded software application development
  • Strong understanding of hardware acceleration for AI inference at the edge
  • Experience with Qualcomm AI Stack products and cross compiler toolchains
  • Proficiency in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or ONNX frameworks
  • Knowledge of low-level OS-hardware interactions on Linux, Android, Windows
  • Familiarity with CMake-based build environments and agile development practices
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across a globally diverse team

Market check

Salary context

This $178,400–$267,600 range sits above 57% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$170,000–$257,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$163,871–$246,150

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 569 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 536 roles with salary data.

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