Staff Software Engineer, Core AI Software (Mobile BU Focus) _ Onsite

Qualcomm

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$158,400–$237,600 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
Closes
Oct 25, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Staff Software Engineer, Core AI Software (Mobile BU Focus) _ Onsite

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As a Staff Software Engineer in Qualcomm Technologies' AI Software (AISW) team, you will lead the design and development of core features for the Qualcomm AI Stack, including QAIRT and Genie, focusing on efficient execution of advanced deep neural networks and large language models on Snapdragon platforms. Your daily tasks involve optimizing runtime efficiency, latency, power consumption, and stability of AI applications while ensuring high standards of quality and usability for mobile customers. You will work closely with Mobile BU Points-of-Contact to deliver critical features and bug fixes, improve internal and customer workflows, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end readiness for commercial launches. Essential skills include proficiency in C/C++ development, experience in Linux environments, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with generative AI model architectures, hardware acceleration, and agile development practices.

Skills

C/C++ Linux Qualcomm AI Stack QAIRT Genie LLMs Hardware Acceleration Android Windows CMake Git Agile Development

What you'll do

  • Lead development of Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs (QAIRT, Genie) for Snapdragon mobile platforms.
  • Design core AI runtime framework components for efficient inference on resource-constrained systems.
  • Work closely with Mobile BU Points-of-Contact to deliver features and optimizations for customer success.
  • Improve internal and customer workflows related to AI tools and processes to enhance developer experience.
  • Validate, analyze, and optimize software performance through detailed testing of mobile AI use cases.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ software development.
  • Experience developing software in Linux environments.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Ability to work closely with customer-facing stakeholders and Mobile BU Points-of-Contact.
  • Proven track record of debugging complex system issues and performing root cause analysis.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration.

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