Engineer- AI/ML

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Pakistan is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and commercialize machine learning solutions using Qualcomm chipsets. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of software development experience, strong skills in C/C++, and experience with embedded systems. This role allows for significant impact on device performance while working with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of Processor architecture and system design fundamentals.
• Experience with embedded systems development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and commercialization of ML solutions like Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine (SNPE) SDK.
• Develop various software features in the ML stack and optimize performance on multiple hardware accelerators.
• Keep up with fast-paced industry developments to enhance solutions.

Skills

C

C++

Analytical skills

Debugging skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

General Summary

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 Large Language Models (LLMs) and Large Vision Models (LVM) at near GPU speeds!

About the team

Join the growing team at Qualcomm focused on advancing state-of-the-art in Machine Learning. The team uses Qualcomm chips’ extensive heterogeneous computing capabilities to allow inference of trained neural networks 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. See your work directly impact billions of devices around the world.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will be responsible for the development and commercialization of ML solutions like Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine (SNPE) SDK on Qualcomm SoCs. You will be developing various SW features in our ML stack. You would be porting AI/ML solutions to various platforms and optimize the performance on multiple hardware accelerators (like CPU/GPU/NPU). You will have expert knowledge in deployment aspects of large software C/C++ dependency stacks using best practices. You will also have to keep up with the fast‑paced development happening in the industry and academia to continuously enhance our solution from software engineering as well as machine learning standpoint.

Work Experience

6+ years of relevant work experience in software development.

Live and breathe quality software development with excellent analytical and debugging skills.

Strong understanding about Processor architecture, system design fundamentals.

Strong development & programming skills in C and C++.

Experience with embedded systems development or equivalent. Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).

Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in embedded system development.
• Experience in C, C++, OOPS and Design patterns.
• Experience in Linux kernel or driver development is a plus.
• Strong OS concepts.

Level of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Decision-making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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.

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations

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Company Policies

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Contact

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