Qualcomm

Sr. Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering

Qualcomm$114K — $164K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in Hardware or Software Engineering.
  • Proficient in modern C++17 programming for embedded systems.
  • Understanding of mathematical algorithms and fast math libraries.
  • Experience with machine learning models and AI frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement advanced software solutions for GenAI applications.
  • Optimize GenAI model execution on Qualcomm Hexagon DSPs.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate AI features.
  • Contribute to workflows enhancing chip design and optimization.
  • Develop a modern C++17 software library for Qualcomm platforms.

Benefits

  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

AI is revolutionizing how we solve complex, cross-domain challenges-and Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI is at the forefront of this transformation. As part of the AI Software team, you will contribute to the development of the Qualcomm AI Engine Direct, empowering OEMs and developers to deploy advanced deep neural networks (DNNs) on cutting-edge Qualcomm Hexagon Processors.

In this role, your focus will be on integrating GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities into our on-device AI stack, enabling real-time, high-performance inference across diverse platforms-from smartphones and automotive systems to smart appliances. You will collaborate with OEMs and developers to optimize GenAI-powered models for the Qualcomm AI Stack, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability.

Join us to shape the future of intelligent devices powered by GenAI-where your work will directly impact how users interact with technology in their daily lives. Replacement Position.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement high-performance software solutions that extend GenAI capabilities across customer use cases.
  • Optimize GenAI model execution on-device, leveraging Hexagon DSPs for efficient inference and minimal latency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GenAI features.
  • Contribute to the development of GenAI-enhanced workflows for chip design and system optimization.


Duties:

  • Development of modern C++17 software library for Qualcomm Hexagon Processors
  • Design and performance tune modern C++17 code for an embedded system
  • Development of model analyzing tools for the internal and external customers
  • Use cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux, Windows on Snapdragon and QNX
  • Address issues found in existing and past Qualcomm AI products
  • Implement and optimize modern C++17 machine learning operations on Hexagon Processors
  • Communication across globally diverse team
  • Participate in software quality process improvements


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Three or more years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with modern C++17 language features
  • Background in mathematical algorithms using fast math libraries and vector instructions sets
  • Practical experience with developing middleware or firmware software
  • Experience with multitasking and multithreading driver development
  • Experience with Hexagon DSP SDK or cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems and JIT technologies
  • Experience with different NN architectures DNNs, CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs, GANs, LLMs, etc.
  • Experience with low level interactions between operating systems and hardware.
  • Experience with Qualcomm FastRPC and Windows MCDM drivers
  • Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QNN, SNPE, QAIRT)
  • Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch or ONNX
  • Experience with tools such as git, Linux, JIRA and Docker
  • Knowledge of object oriented programming design patterns
  • Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team


Education Requirements:

  • Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering


Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$114,400.00 - $164,400.00

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.

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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1985
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