AI ML Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced software engineer to join the Generative AI team. You will integrate GenAI models on Qualcomm chipsets, enabling on-device inference without cloud access and optimize the QAIRT SDK on Snapdragon platforms.

The role focuses on deploying large C/C++ stacks, advancing inference performance for large models, and collaborating across a global team.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering.
• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Generative AI models (LLM/LVM) and edge AI deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize the Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) SDK on Qualcomm SoCs.
• Push performance limits of large models as an AI inferring expert.
• Deploy large C/C++ software stacks with best practices.
• Stay updated on GenAI advancements and edge deployment.

Skills

C/C++

GenAI knowledge

Edge AI

Debugging

Education

Master’s/Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux

Python

ONNX Runtime

PyTorch

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

Job Description

More details below: Join the exciting Generative AI team at Qualcomm focused on integrating cutting edge GenAI models on Qualcomm chipsets. The team uses Qualcomm chips’ extensive heterogeneous computing capabilities to allow inference of GenAI models on-device without a need for connection to the cloud. Our inference engine is designed to help developers run neural network models trained in a variety of frameworks on Snapdragon platforms at blazing speeds while still sipping the smallest amount of power. Utilize this power efficient hardware and Software stack to run traditional models, Large Language Models (LLMs) and Large Vision Models (LVM) at near GPU speeds!

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will spearhead the development and commercialization of the Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) SDK on Qualcomm SoCs.
• As an AI inferencing expert, you'll push the limits of performance from large models.
• Your mastery in deploying large C/C++ software stacks using best practices will be essential.
• You'll stay on the cutting edge of GenAI advancements, understanding LLMs/Transformers and the nuances of edge-based GenAI deployment.
• Most importantly, your passion for the role of edge in AI's evolution will be your driving force.

Requirements

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in software development. (Bachelors)
• Strong understanding of Generative AI models – LLM, LVM and LLMs and building blocks
• Floating-point, Fixed-point representations and Quantization concepts.
• Experience with optimizing algorithms for AI hardware accelerators (like CPU/GPU/NPU).
• Strong development skills in C/C++
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
• Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SIMD processor architecture and system design.
• Proficiency in object-oriented software development.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environment
• Strong background in kernel development for SIMD architectures.
• Familiarity with frameworks like llama.cpp, MLX, and MLC is a plus.
• Good knowledge of PyTorch, TFLite, and ONNX Runtime is preferred.
• Experience with parallel computing systems and Assembly is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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