Junior AI Software Platform Engineer — Edge & GenAI

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,800 - 211,200; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level & Senior Software Engineer for the AI Software Platform in San Diego. You will develop and optimize AI software tools, enabling efficient execution of state-of-the-art models on Snapdragon platforms.

The role covers QAIRT/Genie, HW accelerator back-end support, and cross-OS compatibility (Android, Linux, QNX, Windows). Collaboration with global teams and rigorous toolchain development are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's/master's/PhD in CS/Engineering or related field with 1+ to 2+ years experience.
• Experience developing in-house tools or integrating 3rd party toolchains for AI software.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python and build systems; familiar with LLVM/GNU toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-house software tools and integrate toolchains for Qualcomm AI Stack (QAIRT/Genie).
• Support execution of generative AI models on Snapdragon platforms across OSes.
• Profile performance and memory across edge-AI use cases; optimize AI software stack.
• Debug complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure system reliability.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and participate in design reviews.

Skills

C/C++/Python

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

LLVM

GNU

Make

CMake

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level & Senior Software Engineer for the AI Software Platform in San Diego. You will develop and optimize AI software tools, enabling efficient execution of state-of-the-art models on Snapdragon platforms.

The role covers QAIRT/Genie, HW accelerator back-end support, and cross-OS compatibility (Android, Linux, QNX, Windows). Collaboration with global teams and rigorous toolchain development are key aspects of this position.