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Entry level & Senior Software Engineer, Core AI Software (Onsite)

Entry level & Senior Software Engineer, Core AI Software (Onsite)

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA • On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Qualcomm rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 202 rated software companies


Job description

Job Summary:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator that drives digital transformation through next-generation experiences. The role involves developing and implementing machine learning techniques for Qualcomm's AI Stack, focusing on software design and development of AI solutions.
Responsibilities:
• Develop software for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, specifically QAIRT and Genie, to support the execution of the latest generative AI models on Snapdragon platforms.
• Design and implement core components of Qualcomm AI Stack runtime framework for inference on resource constrained AI systems, operating in low power, small memory footprint platforms
• Validate, analyze, and optimize the performance and accuracy of software through detailed testing of machine learning use cases.
• Debug complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure high system reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable AI software solutions.
• Assist in feature development and application of machine learning techniques into products and AI solutions, enabling customers to do the same.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the AI Software team.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 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.
• 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.
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Projects or Internships experience (Entry level) / 2+ years (Senior) of general software development experience.
• Proficiency in software development using C/C++.
• Experience with development in a Linux environment.
• Strong software development skills, including data structure and algorithm design, object-oriented or other software design paradigms, software debugging, and testing.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, and writing).
Preferred:
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience building embedded software applications.
• Familiarity with various generative AI model architectures such as LLMs.
• Strong understanding of hardware acceleration and deployment of generative AI inference at the connected edge.
• Experience with development in various platforms such as Linux, Android, or Windows.
• Knowledge of low-level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, Windows) and hardware.
• Experience with CMake-based build environments.
• Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QNN, Genie).
• Experience with agile software development practices and git-based SCM.
• Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and manage multiple interests.
Company:
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices. Founded in 1985, the company is headquartered in San Diego, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Qualcomm is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected. You interact with products and technologies made possible by Qualcomm every day, including 5G-enabled smartphones that double as pro-level cameras and gaming devices, smarter vehicles and cities, and the technology behind the smart, connected factories that manufactured your latest purchase. Our powerful connectivity solutions keep you connected—even in remote areas. Qualcomm 5G and AI innovations are the power behind the connected intelligent edge. You’ll find our technologies behind and inside the innovations that deliver significant value across multiple industries and to billions of people every day.

Industry

Technology, communication and media

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1985