#Software Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in Android platform and on-device AI frameworks. You will prototype, design, develop and support embedded and cloud software solutions for intelligent mobile use cases.

The role includes adding features to the Android Platform stack (Application Layer, Middleware and Native), integrating on-device LLMs and AI runtimes, and collaborating across teams to bring solutions to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, CS, or related field.
• Experience shipping software at scale using C++, Java, or Rust.
• Experience with Android and embedded Linux.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and develop embedded/mobile software features for Android.
• Integrate on-device AI runtimes and models (e.g., TFLite, PyTorch Edge).
• Support commercialization of edge AI solutions and Qualcomm AI stack.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Android OS

Git

Data structures

Concurrency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

TFLite

PyTorch Edge

Qualcomm AI Stack

Android SDK/NDK

Job description

Company:Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:** This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. **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. Artificial Intelligence is changing the world for the benefit of human beings and societies and Qualcomm, as the world's leading mobile computing platform provider, is committed to enable the wide deployment of intelligent solutions at the edge.For this role we are seeking a talented and motivated Software Engineer with expertise in Android platform and on-device AI frameworks like Qualcomm AI stack, TFLite and PyTorch edge. The candidate will have opportunities to prototype, design, develop and support commercialization of embedded and cloud software solutions for cutting edge agentic mobile use cases. Software development would encompass adding features to Android Platform stack (Application Layer, Middleware and Native), integrating on-device LLMs, on-device vector DBs.Minimum Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.Preferred Qualifications:• Industry experience using data structures and algorithms to ship projects at scale• Experience with development of Object-Oriented S/W using C++, Java, OR Rust• Solid understanding of Operating System Concepts and Concurrency• Strong proficiency in using git for S/W development o Strong written and verbal communication skills• Experience working with embedded Linux and/or Android• Experience in Android SDK, NDK, Android OS concepts and architecture (HALs, Security and Treble)• Prior experience with on-device AI runtimes like TFLite, Pytorch edge, ExecuTorch and Qualcomm AI stack is a big plus• Industry experience developing using Modern C++ (C++14 or newer) and/or Java, Kotlin is preferred• Familiarity with python for AI/ML related software development• Familiarity with ARM processors, ARM Assembly, Mobile SoC architecture - subsystems, hypervisor/virtualization, security, memory, storage, buses, peripherals, power, thermals• Debugging skills, working experience in S/W bring up and analyzing crash dumpsQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.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 range and Other Compensation & Benefits :$99,500.00 - $149,300.00The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. 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