Staff Systems Engineer (AI and DSP) - Cork, Ireland

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary, stock and performance‑related bonus

Maternity/Paternity leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education assistance

Relocation and immigration support

Life, medical, income and travel insurance

Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a skilled engineer for a challenging position focusing on sensors-based technology applications in Cork, Ireland. You'll work on cutting-edge sensor technologies for devices such as smartphones and smartwatches, engaging in activities from R&D to deployment.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in algorithm development, embedded programming, and strong machine learning principles while collaborating with global teams and guiding junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration or related experience.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers is a plus.
• Strong foundation in machine learning and digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Working with global systems and software teams.
• Developing sensor algorithms in high‑level languages like MATLAB and Python.
• Leading systems projects end‑to‑end.
• Mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

Machine learning concepts

Digital signal processing

C/C++ programming

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MEMs and inertial sensors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field

PhD in Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Sensors-based technology has a wide range of applications including navigation, gaming, smart user interface, multimedia, virtual reality and augmented reality. This challenging position offers the opportunity to work with leading‑edge sensor technologies embedded in smartphones, automotive, IOT, smartwatches and other consumer electronics devices. Job activities span the whole product life cycle from early R&D to commercial deployment. The successful candidate will work with systems, software and integration/test engineers in the QCT sensors group.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with global systems and software teams
• Developing sensor algorithms in high‑level languages (MATLAB, Python) including algorithm performance validation
• Making effective engineering trade‑offs between performance, memory, power consumption and computational complexity
• Embedded software development in C/C++ for fixed‑ and floating‑point based designs
• Creating reports on algorithm evaluation results and delivering complete design and user documentation
• Communicating design results and issues to product management, systems and software leads
• Leading systems projects end‑to‑end from requirements gathering to systems design and software implementation
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced machine learning concepts including supervised and unsupervised learning, feature extraction, classification, logistic regression, Bayesian inference and neural networks
• Understanding of advanced concepts of digital signal processing, linear algebra, probability and statistics
• Familiarity with ML libraries and packages
• Strong foundation in digital signal processing
• Embedded programming skills with C/C++
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced team environment
• Knowledge of MEMs and inertial sensors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Optional – 1+ years of experience in people management, mentoring and coaching junior engineers in technical and non‑technical aspects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration or related work experience
• Master’s degree in Science, Engineering or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration or related work experience
• PhD in Science, Engineering or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration or related work experience
• Years of experience are indicative; equivalent experience is considered if the candidate can demonstrate the required competencies

Location

Cork, Ireland.

Benefits

• Salary, stock and performance‑related bonus
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Matching pension scheme
• Education assistance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life, medical, income and travel insurance
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being
• Bicycle purchase scheme

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any protected classification.