Qualcomm

AI Infrastructure Software Engineer

Qualcomm$108K — $162K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture and embedded systems concepts.
  • Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and concurrent software design.
  • Experience with software debugging and performance analysis techniques.
  • Familiarity with multimedia and driver frameworks on Linux, Android, or Windows.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement embedded system software across multiple layers of the software stack.
  • Develop and optimize inter-processor communication (IPC) and memory management solutions.
  • Build software frameworks enabling efficient DSP acceleration for AI and multimedia workloads.
  • Debug, profile, and optimize system performance across different hardware and software environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions for Snapdragon products.

Benefits

  • Competitive discretionary annual bonus.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance.
  • Resources to promote success at work and home.
Full Job Description
Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design

General Summary:

Qualcomm's AI Infrastructure Software team is seeking a highly motivated and versatile software engineer to develop cutting-edge embedded software across the full system stack on Qualcomm Snapdragon® processors. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize core software frameworks that power next-generation AI and compute workloads across a broad range of applications, including machine learning inferencing, computer vision, virtual/augmented reality, image and video processing, automotive systems, IoT, sensors, audio, and more.

You will work on challenging low-level software problems involving inter-processor communication, memory management, execution environments, concurrency management, and DSP acceleration frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to technologies that enable high-performance, power-efficient computing on industry-leading Snapdragon platforms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement embedded system software across multiple layers of the software stack.
  • Develop and optimize inter-processor communication (IPC) and memory management solutions.
  • Build software frameworks that enable efficient DSP acceleration for AI and multimedia workloads.
  • Debug, profile, and optimize system performance across diverse hardware and software environments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for Snapdragon-based products.


Join Qualcomm's AI Infrastructure team and help shape the software foundation powering the future of intelligent computing on Snapdragon platforms.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
  • Solid understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded systems concepts.
  • Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and concurrent software design.
  • Experience with software debugging, performance analysis, and system optimization techniques.
  • Familiarity with multimedia, compute, and driver frameworks on Linux, Android, or Windows platforms.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive technical solutions.


Preferred Attributes
  • Passion for learning new technologies, architectures, and operating systems.
  • Experience developing software for multicore or heterogeneous processing environments.
  • Interest in AI/ML acceleration, DSP technologies, and high-performance embedded computing.
  • Self-starter with excellent collaboration and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$108,400.00 - $162,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm Ventures is the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. Founded in 2000, Qualcomm Ventures is a corporate venture capital fund with over 150 active portfolio companies and more than 20 exits over a billion dollars, including 99 Taxis, Cruise Automation, Fitbit, Invensense, NQ Mobile, Waze, and more. As a global investor, Qualcomm Ventures helps connect entrepreneurs to the resources, relationships, and deep industry expertise they need to succeed in the mobile technology ecosystem.

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Joining Qualcomm offers more than just a job opportunity; it's a gateway to a career infused with innovation, leadership, and growth. As a pivotal leader in the world of wireless technology, Qualcomm stands at the forefront of digital communication advancements. Our team of professionals is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, making this an ideal time to become part of our global community.

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Net Income
$6.7 billion
Founded
1985
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