Qualcomm

Sr. Software Engineer | Qualcomm AI Runtime for Low Power AI

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field with relevant experience.
  • PhD in a relevant field is also acceptable.
  • 2+ years of experience in Hardware, Software, or Systems Engineering or 1+ year with a Master's degree.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ development for embedded systems required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement core ML runtime components for low-power embedded systems.
  • Develop and maintain C/C++ code for runtime kernels and integrate system-level components.
  • Create model analyzing tools for internal and external use.
  • Utilize cross-compilation toolchains for platforms like Android and embedded Linux.
  • Troubleshoot and address issues within existing Qualcomm AI products.
  • Debug customer machine learning applications on the Qualcomm AI Stack.
  • Collaborate with a globally diverse team and contribute to software quality improvements.

Benefits

  • Access to a competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
  • Annual RSU grants opportunity available to employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting work-life balance.
  • Commitment to accessibility and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

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

General Summary:

AI's ability to solve complex problems across multiple domains is transformative. In the AI Software team, we build the Qualcomm AI Engine to enables OEMs and developers to run their Machine Learning workloads on Qualcomm's low-power AI accelerators. Your work will directly impact the runtime efficiency, latency, and power consumption of AI applications running on Qualcomm hardware deployed on cars, notebook computers, phones, and wearables. Come join us to work on bleeding edge AI technology.

Note: This is not a data science position.
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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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement core components of the ML runtime framework for inference on embedded systems, operating in low power, small memory footprint platforms
  • Develop and maintain C/C++ code for runtime kernels and system-level integration
  • Development of model analyzing tools for the internal and external customers
  • Use cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux and QNX
  • Address issues found in existing and past Qualcomm AI products
  • Debug customer machine learning use cases executing on Qualcomm AI Stack
  • Communication across globally diverse team
  • Participate in software quality process improvements


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Eight or more years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with modern C++17 language features
  • 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
  • Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch or ONNX
  • Experience with tools such as git, Linux, JIRA and Docker
  • Knowledge of design patterns


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.

Qualcomm Careers

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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At Qualcomm, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, engaging in work that transforms the way the world connects, computes, and communicates. Our diverse team is driven by a shared passion for creating path-breaking wireless technologies that empower mobile ecosystems worldwide.

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