Qualcomm

Staff Software Engineer, Qualcomm AI Runtime

Qualcomm$131K — $181K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of relevant experience in software engineering or related fields.
  • Strong proficiency in modern C++17 and design patterns.
  • Expertise in mathematical algorithms and vector instruction sets.
  • Experience with developing middleware or firmware solutions.
  • Knowledge of multitasking and multithreading driver development.
  • Familiarity with Hexagon DSP SDK and embedded systems toolchains.
  • Understanding of low-level interactions between OS and hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance software for Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK.
  • Optimize GenAI model execution on-device for efficient inference.
  • Lead feature development and collaborate across global teams.
  • Conduct project discussions on GenAI model deployment designs.
  • Utilize cross-compilation toolchains for various embedded systems.
  • Implement Machine Learning operations on Hexagon DSP systems.
  • Contribute to tools and workflows for chip design and system analysis.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies in AI and machine learning.
  • Collaborative work environment with a diverse team.
  • Work on impactful projects that affect user technology interactions.
Full Job Description
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

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

General Summary:

Staff Software Engineer - Qualcomm AI Runtime

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 Runtime SDK, empowering OEMs, and developers to deploy advanced deep neural networks (DNNs) on cutting-edge Qualcomm Hexagon DSP Systems.

In this role, your focus will be on design and development of software to enable GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities for on-device via Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, enabling real-time, high-performance inference across diverse platforms-from smartphones and automotive systems to smart appliances. You will collaborate with developers and OEMs to optimize GenAI models for on-device inferencing capabilities. You will have the opportunity to show your passion for software design and development with your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.

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.

New Headcount

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design and develop high-performance software using model C++17 for the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK
  • Design and develop impactful solutions to optimize GenAI model execution on-device, leveraging Hexagon DSPs for efficient inference latency and power.
  • Lead new features development for Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK and collaborate with global cross functional team as part of the software development lifecycle
  • Lead project discussions and analysis on system and model deployment designs for GenAI models
  • Use cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux, Windows on Snapdragon and QNX
  • Implement and optimize Machine Learning operations using modern C++17 on Hexagon DSP systems
  • Contribute to the development of tools and GenAI workflows for chip design, model and system analysis
  • Participate in software quality process improvements


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Six or more years of relevant work experience
  • Experience with modern C++17 language features and C++ design patterns
  • 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 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 agile software development practices, Jira system and tools such as git
  • Ability to collaborate and lead discussions across a globally diverse team


Education Requirements:
  • Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
  • Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering


Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$131,200.00 - $181,200.00

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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