DSP Applications Software Engineer

MaC VC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a DSP applications software engineer to join a team responsible for developing Qualcomm AI solutions and NSP hardware/software integration in Austin, TX.

You will work with architecture to define the next generation NSP and enable cutting-edge AI features for diverse customer use-cases. The role emphasizes optimizing neural networks performance, building the AI SW stack for Qualcomm NSP, and collaborating across teams to deliver robust DSP software and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with high‑performance microprocessor design.

Responsibilities

• Define NSP roadmap and architecture with the team.
• Enable state-of-the-art AI software features to meet customer use-cases.
• Evaluate and optimize neural networks runtime performance and accuracy.
• Develop AI software stack on Qualcomm NSP.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

AI/ML frameworks

Mathematical algorithms

Debugging

Learning agility

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/CE

Master's degree in EE/CS/CE

PhD in EE/CS/CE

Tools

Pytorch

TensorFlow

ONNX

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design

General Summary

Job Overview

We are looking for an DSP applications software engineer to work in a team responsible for development of Qualcomm AI solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with architecture team to define our next generation NSP.
• Working to enable state of the art network models and new AI SW features to meet customer use-cases
• Evaluating and optimizing neural networks runtime performance and accuracy.
• Developing AI SW stack on Qualcomm NSP

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Embedded systems development
• Experience in C/C++ and Python
• Experience in AI/ML frameworks like Pytorch, Tensor flow, ONNX, etc. is a plus
• Background in mathematical algorithms using fast math libraries and vector instruction sets is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical and debugging skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn, think and adapt in a fast‑changing environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

• 2+ years of experience with high‑performance microprocessor design.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Qualcomm Employment Expectations

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 Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$160,200.00 - $240,200.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. 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.

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.