Datacenter AI Systems and Solutions Engineer, Sr Staff

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 162,600 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm in San Diego is seeking a Datacenter AI Systems and Solutions Engineer to drive innovation in AI technologies. This role involves developing and optimizing cutting-edge AI frameworks and collaborating across teams to meet system-level standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in related fields, possess strong skills in Python and AI system architecture, and have a solid background in MLOps practices. A competitive salary of $162,600 to $244,000 annually is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree plus 5+ years or PhD plus 4+ years experience in Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI/ML solutions development integrating Qualcomm AI hardware.
• Drive design and optimization of Generative AI applications.
• Conduct performance analysis and influence system requirements.
• Collaborate across teams to validate AI system correctness.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with ML frameworks

Hands-on experience designing AI/ML systems

Understanding of Generative AI architectures

Experience with large-scale AI systems architecture

AI inference serving optimization

Experience with MLOps practices

Familiarity with automation and DevOps tools

Problem-solving skills

Experience with cluster schedulers

Education

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

Overview

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 Datacenter AI Systems and Solutions Engineer, you will research, develop, optimize, and validate software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and machine learning solutions that enable the deployment of cutting‑edge AI datacenter technology. Qualcomm Solution Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system‑level requirements and standards. This is a great opportunity to innovate and develop leading‑edge products and solutions around best‑in‑class Qualcomm AI inference accelerators for data center, and hybrid AI applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Physics, or a related discipline
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks, APIs, REST services, and microservice‑based architecture
• Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and operating AI/ML systems in production
• Solid understanding of Generative AI architectures, including transformers, diffusion models, and hybrid systems (LLMs, LVMs, embeddings)
• Experience with large‑scale AI systems architecture, including microservices, distributed systems, event‑driven designs, and fault‑tolerant/resilient architectures
• Practical experience with AI inference serving, performance optimization, and scalability across heterogeneous hardware
• Experience with MLOps practices for AI application development, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
• Familiarity with automation and DevOps tooling, including GitOps workflows, containerization (Docker), orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), and ML lifecycle tools
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a customer and solution‑focused mindset
• Experience with cluster schedulers and resource managers (e.g., Slurm, PBS) and workload orchestration is a plus
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and debugging tools for ML pipelines and inference services
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a large, matrixed organization, influencing across teams
• Experience with fine‑tuning and optimization of GenAI models, including reinforcement learning techniques, is a plus
• Well versed in open‑source development practices, collaboration, and code quality standards
• Exposure to rack‑level orchestration, fleet management, and data center automation is a plus

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development of end‑to‑end AI/ML solutions that integrate Qualcomm AI hardware, system software, and ecosystem components to deliver best‑in‑class AI inference performance, power efficiency, and scalability
• Drive the design, development, deployment, and optimization of Generative AI and LLM‑based applications, with a focus on production readiness and inference efficiency
• Contribute to and guide the implementation of model fine‑tuning, distillation, and optimization strategies tailored for deployment on target hardware
• Apply deep systems‑level expertise to research, design, develop, simulate, validate, and optimize AI systems spanning hardware, system software, AI frameworks, and models, while ensuring system‑level requirements are met
• Perform AI model benchmarking, workload characterization, and performance analysis to influence system requirements, hardware/software co‑design, and product direction
• Serve as a technical lead for customer engagements, supporting AI model onboarding, inference optimization, deployment, and performance tuning
• Own and drive system‑level architecture and design, including requirements definition, interface specifications, performance targets, and implementation of new systems or enhancements to existing platforms
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, tools, frameworks, and product) to deliver features, validate AI system correctness, and ensure high‑quality execution
• Stay current with advancements in AI/ML models, inference techniques, and hardware/software innovations, and proactively translate them into impactful solutions
• Propose and drive new, innovative ideas that meaningfully improve products, platforms, or developer experience
• Lead system‑level debugging and triage, identify root causes across the stack, and clearly communicate findings, trade‑offs, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

Disability Accommodations

Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible hiring process for individuals with disabilities. Contact disability‑[e-mail] or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number for assistance.

EEO Statement

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.

Pay Range and Benefits

$162,600.00 – $244,000.00. The above pay scale reflects the broad minimum to maximum pay range for this role. Additional total compensation includes a competitive annual discretionary bonus program, opportunity for annual RSU grants (subject to eligibility), and a highly competitive benefits package supporting work, home, and play.