Sr Staff AI Software Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Canada ULC is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to build and optimize AI software that runs on Snapdragon hardware, including TensorFlow Lite and Android NN delegates.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance on-device AI across mobile, edge, auto, and IoT products, focusing on high-performance software and scalable AI solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in hardware/software engineering or related field.

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.
• Development of optimization algorithms for ML operators/layers for the Qualcomm AI SW stack.
• Develop 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 customer teams to enable state-of-the-art network models and new AI SW features.
• Work with AI hardware and architecture teams to continuously improve our AI solution.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Deep learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCL

DSPs

Multi-threading

Android/Linux

Profiling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow Lite

Android NN

OpenGL ES

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Canada ULCJob Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning EngineeringGeneral 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 discovery and utilization of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions over a broad set of technology verticals or designs. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of mobile, edge, auto, and IOT products through machine learning hardware and software.AI’s ability to solve complex problems across multiple domains is transformative. Here in the artificial intelligence software group. we are building highly optimized on-device AI solutions. We combine high performance software with cutting edge hardware to run deep neural nets with that little computer you keep in your pocket, that car you drive, or that vacuum cleaner you unleash to clean your house. Come join us if you want to work on bleeding edge AI technology. In this position you will build high performance software for AI engines which include Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine, Android NN, and Tensorflow Lite delegate and many more. We develop new tools and SDKs to extend our AI solutions into industry leading customer use cases. New PositionResponsibilities:Own and deliver key aspects of the AI stack and provide solutions that make a differenceCoordinate development with various teams to ensure a cohesive productAbility to work with larger teams to push an idea forwardDevelopment of optimization algorithms for ML operators/layers for the Qualcomm AI SW stackDevelopment of AI SW stack framework enhancements for optimal resource usage while running a neural network on Qualcomm hardwareDevelopment of software tools for profiling, and debugging to support rapid deployment of new neural networks in this fast changing fieldEvaluating and optimizing neural networks runtime performance and accuracyWorking with customer teams to enable state of the art network models and new AI SW features to meet customer use-casesCollaborating with AI hardware and architecture teams to continuously improve our AI solutionBeing an active contributor to the development process to ensure commercial quality software releasesParticipate in software quality process improvementsIdeal candidates will demonstrate the following:6+ years industry experienceEnjoy software development with excellent programming capability and analytical, development, and debugging skillsCuriosity and willingness to continually learn new things and propose new ideasExperience with C/C++, PythonC++ work experienceAndroid or embedded Linux software development preferredOptimizing algorithms for hardware acceleration cores using OpenCL, OpenGL ES, and / or DSPsExperience with Python numpy and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorchBackground in mathematical operations: linear algebra, fast math libraries, multi-threading and vector instruction setsExcellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interestMinimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.ORPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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