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

Qualcomm; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; 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 well-being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced engineer for their Cork location, specializing in sensor-based technologies. You will collaborate with global systems and software teams and be responsible for developing cutting-edge sensor algorithms.

The role requires strong skills in C/C++, algorithm evaluation, and mentoring junior engineers. You will play a critical role in the product life cycle, from R&D to deployment, ensuring high-performance standards in embedded software.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or related work experience.
• Experience in developing sensor algorithms in high level languages.
• Knowledge of MEMs & inertial sensors.

Responsibilities

• Work with global systems and software teams.
• Develop sensor algorithms including performance validation.
• Lead the systems projects from requirements to SW implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Advanced Machine Learning concepts

Digital signal processing

Embedded programming skills with C/C++

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

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

Company

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary

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 as well as 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.

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Skills / 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 & 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.

References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Location

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies. There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life. A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

Equal Opportunities

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.

What's on Offer

• 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
• Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Important Note

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.