AI/ML Platform Architect - Engineer, Principal

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

RSU grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Windows platform architect to drive AI performance and power optimizations across software and hardware stacks for Snapdragon-based AI solutions.

You will influence system-level design and collaborate with OS partners, OEMs, and developers to deliver industry-leading performance and deployability. Ideal candidates bring deep expertise in architecture-aware AI model optimization on Windows PC/Laptop, proficiency with TensorFlow and PyTorch, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with 6+ years hands-on HW/SW/Systems experience.
• Deep knowledge of AI frameworks and performance optimization on Windows.
• Experience with end-to-end system performance analysis and tuning.

Responsibilities

• Understand trends in ML network design and their impact on SW/HW design.
• Analyze bottlenecks in ML/AI workloads on Qualcomm stacks via simulation and on-device characterization.
• On-device correlation and tuning of algorithms versus pre-silicon predictions.
• Analyze Enterprise AI workflows and propose components for Snapdragon AI PCs with cloud integration.
• Interface with cross-site teams to deliver performant reference implementations, tools, and documentation.
• Propose new features in next-gen SoC system design to reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

TensorFlow

PyTorch

GPU programming

NPU programming

Python

C++

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Profiling tools

Windows development tools

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary

We are looking for an experienced Windows platform architect to drive AI system performance and power enhancements into the SW and HW stacks and SW tools of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions on Snapdragon platform such that the AI performance and power is delivered to final applications while keeping application developer experience and ease of deployment competitively high.

As a senior member of the team responsible for competitive advantages in end-to-end delivery of AI functionality, performance, power on Snapdragon compute platform, you will have opportunity to drive joint HW-SW design and architecture spec while representing requirements of Windows on Snapdragon application developers for multiple AI use-cases and ensure the Snapdragon AI platform, and tools deliver the industry leading performance and power including necessary security requirements. You will also study Enterprise agentic AI workflows, define, and drive implementation of on-device AI platform components such that Snapdragon becomes the preferred choice for Enterprise AI PCs. You will work closely with software and hardware architects, project engineers, product managers, customer engineers, OEMs, OS partners and application developers.

Ideal candidate has extensive experience in architecture aware AI Model system performance optimization on Windows PC/Laptop, architecture aware benchmarking, and performance breakdown analysis with GPU, NPU, and knowledge of state of the art in AI for multiple domains such as Computer Vision, Audio, Generative AI, Agentic AI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand trends in ML network design, through customer engagements and latest state of the art, and determine how this will affect both SW and HW design
• Analyze bottlenecks in end to end use-cases and application of ML/AI algorithms and workloads on exploratory and existing Qualcomm HW and SW stacks through simulation and on-device characterization
• On-device correlation and tuning of algorithm versus pre-silicon predictions
• Analyze Enterprise AI workflows for common user personas and propose components that make Snapdragon AI PCs work complimentarily with cloud AI components of the enterprise workflow to deliver measurably increased productivity and user-experience for enterprise users
• Interface with other cross-site and cross-functional teams to arrive at best-in-class performant reference implementations, tools, and documentation that are directly leveraged by 3rd party app developers
• Analyze, develop, propose new features and designs to system design of next gen SoCs that reduce performance bottlenecks through the workflow

Skills and Experience

• Excellent understanding of AI frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), GPU/NPU programming, and parallel computing. Experience with large language models/foundational models development and deployment a plus
• Good Understanding of complete Software stack and familiarity with AI and other multimedia hardware acceleration technologies
• Experience with performance optimization of AI application on Windows using processor specific optimization tools/libraries/primitives on GPU, NPU
• Strong background in end to end system performance analysis using profiling tools, and algorithmic modification methods for performance improvement is essential
• Knowledge of state of the art in Agentic AI
• Knowledge of computer architecture, embedded system implementations
• Strong software engineering principles are essential
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++
• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical and technical stakeholders.
• Strong leadership abilities to motivate and guide development teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills with the ability to think strategically and drive innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, think and adapt in a fast-changing environment
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, version control systems, and agile project management practices.
• 15+ years experience in High Performance Computing System Engineering or Software with 5+ years in AI system optimization
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

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 be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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.

Pay and Benefits

$200,800.00 - $301,200.00

• We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus).
• In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
• Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.