Senior AI Software Engineer - Edge & On-Device ML

Qualcomm; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Canada ULC is seeking a senior Machine Learning Engineer to build and optimize on-device AI engines across Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine, Android NN, and TensorFlow Lite delegates. You will work with cross-functional teams to deploy high-performance ML solutions on Qualcomm hardware.

The role emphasizes optimization of ML operators, working with embedded Linux, and leveraging frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch to deliver scalable AI capabilities across mobile, edge, and IoT

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in hardware/software engineering.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in C/C++, Python.
• Experience with Android or embedded Linux development.
• Experience with ML frameworks and hardware acceleration.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver key aspects of the AI stack and provide solutions that make a difference
• Coordinate development with various teams to ensure a cohesive product
• Ability to work with larger teams to push an idea forward
• Development of optimization algorithms for ML operators/layers for the Qualcomm AI SW stack
• Development of AI SW stack framework enhancements for optimal resource usage while running a neural network on Qualcomm hardware
• Develop software tools for profiling and debugging to support rapid deployment of new neural networks
• Evaluate and optimize neural networks runtime performance and accuracy
• Collaborate with AI hardware and architecture teams to improve AI solutions
• Contribute to software quality and process improvements
• Participate in hiring and mentorship activities

Skills

C/C++

Python

Android/Embedded Linux

Multi-threading

OpenCL/OpenGL ES/DSPs

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering

Masters in Computer Science or Engineering

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCL

OpenGL ES

DSPs

Job description

Qualcomm Canada ULC is seeking a senior Machine Learning Engineer to build and optimize on-device AI engines across Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine, Android NN, and TensorFlow Lite delegates. You will work with cross-functional teams to deploy high-performance ML solutions on Qualcomm hardware.

The role emphasizes optimization of ML operators, working with embedded Linux, and leveraging frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch to deliver scalable AI capabilities across mobile, edge, and IoT