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

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 29 days ago $158,400–$237,600 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Staff AI Software Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the AI Software team to lead the design and development of cutting-edge features within the Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) SDK, focusing on Generative AI Inference Extensions (Genie). Your daily tasks include developing efficient software for executing advanced deep neural networks and large language models on Snapdragon platforms, optimizing runtime performance and power consumption. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust AI solutions, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior team members while working independently. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ and experience in Linux environments, along with strong software development skills including data structure and algorithm design. Ideal candidates have a background in building embedded software applications and familiarity with generative AI model architectures like LLMs, as well as knowledge of hardware acceleration at the connected edge.

Skills

C/C++ Linux Qualcomm AI Stack QNN Genie LLMs Agile Git CMakes Embedded Systems Hardware Acceleration Snapdragon Platforms

What you'll do

  • Develop software for Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, including QAIRT and Genie.
  • Design core components of the Qualcomm AI runtime framework for inference on resource-constrained systems.
  • Optimize performance and accuracy through detailed testing of machine learning use cases.
  • Lead feature development and application of machine learning techniques into products.
  • Provide guidance to junior team members and participate in design/code reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of general software development experience (Staff level) / 8+ years for Senior Staff.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux environment development.
  • Strong skills in data structure and algorithm design, debugging, and testing.
  • Experience with generative AI model architectures like LLMs and hardware acceleration.
  • Familiarity with Qualcomm AI Stack products such as QNN and Genie.
  • Excellent communication skills for verbal, presentation, and writing.

Market check

Salary context

This $158,400–$237,600 range sits above 43% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$143,000–$260,545

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$172,375–$231,812

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 564 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$224,400 across 531 roles with salary data.

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