Sr Staff AI Software Engineer

Qualcomm; Markham; Presencial; CAD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

C/C++

Python

Android/Embedded Linux

Multi-threading

OpenCL/OpenGL ES/DSPs

TensorFlow/PyTorch

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelors in Computer Science or Engineering

Masters in Computer Science or Engineering

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCL

OpenGL ES

DSPs

Descripción del empleo

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 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.

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
• Development of software tools for profiling, and debugging to support rapid deployment of new neural networks in this fast changing field
• Evaluating and optimizing neural networks runtime performance and accuracy
• Working with customer teams to enable state of the art network models and new AI SW features to meet customer use-cases
• Collaborating with AI hardware and architecture teams to continuously improve our AI solution
• Being an active contributor to the development process to ensure commercial quality software releases
• Participate in software quality process improvements

Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate The Following

• 6+ years industry experience
• Enjoy software development with excellent programming capability and analytical, development, and debugging skills
• Curiosity and willingness to continually learn new things and propose new ideas
• Experience with C/C++, Python
• C++ work experience
• Android or embedded Linux software development preferred
• Optimizing algorithms for hardware acceleration cores using OpenCL, OpenGL ES, and / or DSPs
• Experience with Python numpy and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Background in mathematical operations: linear algebra, fast math libraries, multi-threading and vector instruction sets
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
• Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interest

Minimum 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.

OR

Master'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.

OR

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Applicants

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