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Qualcomm

Customer Engineer - AI / ML

San Diego, CA · On-site

Familiarity with machine learning accelerators or hardware blocks for embedded AI, including ... Strong understanding of neural network fundamentals (e.g., linear algebra, quantization, and common ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

National City, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

Cardiff By The Sea, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

Chula Vista, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

Rancho Santa Fe, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

La Jolla, CA · On-site

$107K - $195K/yr

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

San Diego, CA

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

Adobe

Director, ML Services Engineering

San Jose, CA

AI Platform, and adjacent Adobe orgs - to negotiate shared infrastructure, accelerator capacity ... linear headcount growth. * Define the operating rhythm -goal-setting, exec reviews, and engineering ...

Leidos

Algorithm Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

Optimizing C code for DSP applications (i.e. leveraging SIMD, VLIW, or hardware accelerators) and ... Understanding of linear algebra and probability * Strong understanding of basic signal processing ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for linear accelerator engineer in California is $88,015.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,600.00 and $107,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Linear Accelerator Engineer job?

A Linear Accelerator Engineer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of linear accelerators (LINACs), which are used in medical and industrial applications. They ensure the safe and accurate operation of these machines, often working with oncologists, medical physicists, and radiation therapists in healthcare settings. Their duties include troubleshooting technical issues, calibrating equipment, and performing routine servicing to comply with safety regulations. Strong knowledge of electronics, radiation physics, and mechanical systems is essential for this role.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Linear Accelerator Engineer?

As a Linear Accelerator Engineer, your daily tasks often include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, calibrating equipment to ensure precise radiation delivery, and upgrading system components. You’ll commonly collaborate with radiation oncologists, medical physicists, and clinical engineers to guarantee patient safety and optimal system performance. Regular documentation of maintenance activities and strict adherence to safety and compliance standards are integral to the role. This position provides a dynamic and impactful work environment, with opportunities to contribute to advancements in medical technology and patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Linear Accelerator Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Linear Accelerator Engineer, you need strong expertise in electronics, mechanical systems, and physics, typically backed by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with medical linear accelerator equipment, radiation safety protocols, and tools such as oscilloscopes and specialized calibration software is required, and certifications like Certified Medical Equipment Manager (CEMM) or equivalent can be advantageous. Problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams are important soft skills. These qualifications ensure safe, accurate accelerator performance and smooth coordination with healthcare professionals in high-stakes clinical environments.

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Senior AI Inference Engineer - Model Optimization & Deployment

Zoox

San Diego, CA • On-site

$242K - $290K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

The Perception team is pioneering the development of a multi-modality foundation model to drive the next generation of autonomous system intelligence.

As a Model Optimization & Deployment Engineer, you will focus on bringing highly efficient, production-ready large-scale models to our on-vehicle stack. We are looking for experts with hands-on experience in compressing, accelerating, and deploying complex models (LLMs, VLMs, or FMs) for power- and thermal-constrained vehicle SOCs. You will optimize the ML models, write custom CUDA kernels, and build highly concurrent inference code to ensure real-time, deterministic execution on edge devices.
In this role, you will:
  • Optimize large-scale models (Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion models, LLMs, VLMs) using advanced quantization (PTQ, QAT), pruning, mixed-precision inference frameworks, and parameter-efficient fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA).
  • Architect and implement model conversion and compilation pipelines using TensorRT for edge deployment.
  • Perform rigorous parity checking, accuracy recovery, and latency benchmarking between PyTorch frameworks and compiled edge binaries.
  • Develop and optimize custom ML OPs and TensorRT Plugins with efficient CUDA kernels to minimize latency and maximize memory bandwidth on AI accelerators.
  • Write production-level, low latency, and memory-safe C++ and CUDA code for real-time inference on vehicle systems.
Qualifications:
  • Deep expertise in model quantization (PTQ, QAT) and mixed-precision inference frameworks (INT8, FP8, FP4, BF16/FP16).
  • Proven experience optimizing large-scale models (Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion models, LLMs, VLMs/VLAs) utilizing Efficient Attention mechanisms (e.g., FlashAttention, Linear Attention), KV-cache optimization (e.g., PagedAttention) and Speculative Decoding.
  • Extensive experience with model conversion/compilation pipelines (e.g., ONNX, TensorRT, torch.compile) and performing rigorous latency benchmark and model quality parity valuation.
  • Proficiency in low-level programming for AI accelerators, specifically developing and optimizing custom ML OPs and TensorRT Plugins with efficient CUDA kernel implementations.
  • Production-level C++ (14/17/20) and Python programming skills, with experience developing concurrent, memory-safe, real-time inference code for edge devices.
Bonus Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with SOTA autonomous driving perception algorithms (temporal 3D object detection, BEV, 3D Occupancy Networks) and multi-modal sensor processing (Vision, LiDAR, Radar).
  • Experience with distributed training pipelines and model/tensor parallelism (PyTorch Distributed, Ray, DeepSpeed, Megatron-LM) and runtime efficiency optimization for GPU clusters.
  • Experience with end-to-end autonomous driving paradigms (VLM/VLA models, Foundation models) and edge deployment technologies (e.g., TensorRT-LLM).
$242,000 - $290,000 a year
Base Salary Range
 
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
 
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We're looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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