Software Engineer, Core AI Software

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.


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

General

Summary:



As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drive digital transformation, creating a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm AI Software Engineer, you will develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning techniques that enable the efficient utilization of state-of-the-art solutions across various technology verticals.

In this position, you will be responsible for assisting with the software design and development of the Qualcomm AI Stack features within Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) SDK, specifically Core software including Generative AI Inference Extensions (Genie). You will contribute to the efficient execution of advanced deep neural networks (DNNs), large language models (LLMs), and other modern AI architectures.

You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your passion for software design and development through your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.

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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
5+ years of experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Caffe, Caffe 2, Pytorch, Keras).
5+ years of experience in embedded system development and optimization with application to a specific problem domain in ML (e.g., NLP, multi-media).
5+ years of experience with one or more programming language suitable for machine learning (e.g., Python, R, C, C++)
5+ years of experience using statistics and probability (e.g., conditional probability, Bayes rule).
3+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
2+ years of experience with low level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, QNX) and Hardware.
1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).
1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Leverages advanced Machine Learning knowledge to extend training or runtime frameworks or model efficiency software tools with new features and optimizations.
Models, architects, and develops advanced machine learning hardware (co-designed with machine learning software) for inference or training solutions.
Develops optimized software to enable AI models deployed on hardware (e.g., machine learning kernels, compiler tools, or model efficiency tools, etc.) to allow specific hardware features; collaborates with hardware teams for joint design and development.
Develops and applies machine learning techniques into products and/or AI solutions to enable customers to do the same.
Develops, adapts, or prototypes novel machine learning solutions aligned with and motivated by proposals or roadmaps for complex products and working features.
Oversees and conducts experiments to train and evaluate machine learning models and/or software.

Level of Responsibility:
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
Decision-making is significant…