Sr. Lead/Sr. Engineer– Enterprise AI Platform

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited is seeking a Software Engineer to join its Engineering Group. In this role, you will design and develop embedded and cloud edge software, contributing to Qualcomm’s Enterprise-Grade Generative AI Platform aimed at enhancing productivity. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and substantial experience in software engineering.

This position offers a collaborative environment, where you will work on innovative projects that demand advanced technical skills and creativity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3-7 years in ML Engineering, Data Engineering, or Software Development.
• Proficiency in data modeling, warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify specialized utility programs.
• Design and manage large-scale data warehouses.
• Optimize system performance for global enterprise use.

Skills

Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python

Python

SQL

AWS analytical technologies (Glue, Athena, QuickSight, SageMaker)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software 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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Mission:

Join the team building Qualcomm’s Enterprise-Grade Generative AI Platform. We are at the forefront of the AI revolution, developing State-of-the-Art (SOTA) agentic applications designed to hyper-charge productivity across all Qualcomm business units. Our mission extends beyond internal tools; we are building a robust infrastructure by exposing Model SDKs, Frameworks, and Application APIs that empower other teams to build their own custom AI solutions. We operate at scale, solving complex challenges related to ultra-low latency, high-throughput scalability, and the seamless orchestration of on-premises and cloud-based data systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

As a Platform Engineer:

you will build the backbone of our AI ecosystem, ensuring our data pipelines and services are robust, scalable, and efficient.

Focus: Infrastructure, Data Engineering, and Scalable Backend Systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify specialized utility programs and general applications to optimize operational efficiency.
• Design and manage large-scale data warehouses and build complex ETL pipelines.
• Bridge the gap between on-premises data and AWS-based cloud pipelines (SageMaker, Glue, Athena).
• Optimize system performance to meet stringent latency and scalability requirements for global enterprise use.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-7 years in ML Engineering, Data Engineering, or Software Development.
• Technical Stack: Solid experience with Python, SQL, and AWS analytical technologies (Glue, Athena, QuickSight, SageMaker).
• Big Data: Proficiency in data modeling, warehousing, and handling large-scale data exchange formats.
• Education: Bachelor’s in CS/Engineering; Masters with a focus on Data Science/ML is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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 participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.