Entry Level & Senior Software Engineer, AI Software Platform (Onsite)

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a leading technology innovator, pushing the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences. The AI Software Core Software Engineer will develop and implement cutting-edge machine learning techniques and support AI software platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust AI software solutions.

What you'll do:

• You will be involved in developing in-house software tools or research off-the-shelf 3rd party toolchains, compilers required for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, specifically QAIRT and Genie, to support the execution of the latest generative AI models on Snapdragon platforms for various AI use cases across a wide-variety of SoCs and OS platforms (Android, Linux, QNX, Windows, Zephyr, etc.)
• You will be involved in System level performance and memory profiling/benchmarking required to support high performance and efficient AI SW stack on SoCs supporting Edge-AI use cases using Qualcomm’s AI SW SDK and associated components/toolchains
• 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 toolchains
• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 1+ years of experience building embedded software applications
• Proficiency in software tools development using C/C++/Python, compiler toolchains (LLVM, GNU) and build systems (Make/CMake)
• Projects or Internships experience (Entry level) / 2+ years (Senior) of general software development experience
• Experience with development in different OS/platforms like Android, Linux, Windows
• Knowledge of low-level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, Windows, QNX, etc.) and hardware
• 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

Benefits:

• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants
• US benefits details available via recruiter and link referenced in posting
• Employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus