Staff & Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI Software Platform (Onsite)

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 46 days ago $158,400$237,600 / year

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TL;DR

As an AI Software Core Staff Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will lead the development of cutting-edge machine learning tools for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, focusing on QAIRT and Genie to support generative AI models across various Snapdragon platforms and operating systems including Android, Linux, QNX, Windows, and Zephyr. Your responsibilities include researching state-of-the-art AI toolchains, conducting performance and memory profiling, validating software through detailed testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. You will work independently while providing guidance to junior team members and contributing to a culture of technical excellence. Essential skills include proficiency in C/C++/Python, experience with different OS platforms, and knowledge of low-level hardware interactions. Preferred qualifications involve expertise in AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and ONNX Runtime, familiarity with generative AI model architectures, and experience using Qualcomm’s AI Stack products.

Skills

C C++ Python Tensorflow JAX TFLite PyTorch ONNX Runtime Linux Android Windows QNX Qualcomm AI Stack QNN Genie Git Agile CMakes Snapdragon

What you'll do

  • Develop and lead in-house AI software tools for Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs.
  • Coordinate system-level performance and memory profiling for Edge-AI use cases.
  • Validate and optimize the accuracy and efficiency of AI software through testing.
  • Collaborate to deliver robust, scalable AI toolchains across various platforms.
  • Provide guidance to junior team members and make impactful decisions.
  • Contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of software development experience (Staff) / 8+ years for Senior Staff.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for toolchain development.
  • Experience with multiple operating systems including Linux, Android, Windows.
  • Knowledge of low-level OS-hardware interactions on embedded SoCs.

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About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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