Software Engineer, Machine Learning

Qualcomm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology innovator is looking for a Software Engineer specializing in Machine Learning to join their team. The position focuses on developing and implementing innovative machine learning techniques and tools, contributing to the Qualcomm AI Stack while enhancing your software design and analytical skills. This role requires collaboration within a diverse team, tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows application development and software debugging.
• Strong software development skills, including C/C++.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Software development of AI Stack SDKs tailored for Windows on Snapdragon.
• Validate and improve machine learning software performance.
• Assist in developing optimized software for AI models.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Software Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Tensor Flow

Pytorch

Keras

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Company

Qualcomm Canada ULC

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 drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Machine Learning Engineer, you will create and implement machine learning techniques, frameworks, and tools that enable the efficient utilization of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions over a broad set of technology verticals or designs.

In this position you will be responsible for assisting with the software design and development of the Qualcomm AI Stack, SDKs and associated tools, specifically targeting Windows on Snapdragon. You will have the opportunity to show your passion for software design and development with your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windows application development (e.g. working on tutorials/examples and validating integration into Windows stack)
• 1+ year software development experience using C/C++
• Strong software development skills (e.g. data structure and algorithm design, object oriented or other software design paradigm knowledge, software debugging and testing, etc.)
• Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
• 1+ years of Windows software development experience
• Experience with Windows OS, Visual Studio, Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA), WinDbg tools
• Experience debugging complex problems across multiple layers of hardware, OS, compiler, and drivers
• Experience in Compiler and JIT technologies
• Experience with ONNX RT
• Experience with different NN architectures DNNs, CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs, GANs, LLMs, etc.
• Experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Pytorch, Keras).
• Experience with Windows AI benchmarks, like MLPerf, Geekbanch AI, Procyon, etc.
• Experience with low level interactions between operating systems and hardware.
• Experience with Qualcomm FastRPC and Windows MCDM drivers
• Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QNN, SNPE, QAIRT)
• Experience with agile software development practices and git based SCM
• Linux software development
• Software development experience with Python
• Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interests
  
  
  

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Software development of the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs and tools to support execution of the latest Neural Networks on Windows on Snapdragon.
• Validate and/or improve the performance and accuracy of your software through detailed analysis and test of machine learning use cases
• Assists with the development and application of machine learning techniques into products and/or AI solutions to enable customers to do the same.
• Assists in the development of 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 team members for joint design and development.
• Works under supervision. Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group.
  
  
  

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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Seniority level

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  Not Applicable

Employment type

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  Full-time

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