Staff & Senior Staff Software Engineer, AI Software Platform (Onsite)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 158,400 - 237,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Opportunity for RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking an AI Software Core Software Engineer in San Diego, California to develop cutting-edge machine learning techniques for next-generation experiences. You'll lead the development of in-house software tools and manage performance profiling for AI software stacks on various platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and possesses over 5 years of experience in software development, specifically with C/C++ and Python. Join Qualcomm to contribute to a smarter, connected future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years (Staff) / 8+ years (Senior Staff) of general software development experience.
• Proficiency in software tools development using C/C++/Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of in-house software tools for Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs.
• Coordinate performance profiling for efficient AI SW stack on SoCs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust toolchains.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Software tools development

Operating systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

Tensorflow

JAX

TFLite

PyTorch

CMake

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next‑generation experiences and drive digital transformation, creating a smarter, connected future for all. As an AI Software Core Software Engineer, you will develop and implement cutting‑edge machine learning techniques that enable the efficient utilization of state‑of‑the‑art solutions across various technology verticals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and developing in‑house software tools or researching off‑the‑shelf 3rd party toolchains, compilers required for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, specifically QAIRT and Genie, to support the execution of the latest generative AI models on Snapdragon platforms for various AI use cases across a wide variety of SoCs and OS platforms (Android, Linux, QNX, Windows, Zephyr, etc.)
• Lead / coordinate efforts for System level performance and memory profiling/benchmarking required to support high performance and efficient AI SW stack on SoCs supporting Edge‑AI use cases using Qualcomm’s AI SW SDK and associated components/toolchains
• Validate, analyze, and optimize the performance and accuracy of software through detailed testing of machine learning use cases
• Debug complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure high system reliability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust, scalable toolchains
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the AI Software team
• Work independently with minimal supervision; Staff Engineers provide guidance to junior team members and make decisions impacting their area and the broader work group

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience

Minimum Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years (Staff) / 8+ years (Senior Staff) of general software development experience
• Proficiency in software tools development using C/C++/Python, compiler toolchains
• Experience with development in different OS/platforms like Android, Linux, Windows
• Knowledge of low‑level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, Windows, QNX, etc.) and hardware
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation, and writing)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience building AI SW applications and profiling using toolchains across a wide variety of OSes/platforms for AI use cases on embedded SoCs
• 3+ years of software development experience with Python
• Experience in using and developing AI solutions in one or more of these frameworks: Tensorflow, JAX, TFLite, LiteRT, PyTorch, ExecuTorch, ONNX Runtime
• Familiarity with various generative AI model architectures such as LLMs
• Strong understanding of hardware acceleration and deployment of generative AI inference at the connected edge
• Experience with CMake‑based build environments
• Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g., QNN, Genie)
• Experience with agile software development practices and git‑based SCM
• Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and manage multiple interests

EEO Statement

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. 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.

EEO Employer 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

$158,400.00 – $237,600.00. 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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.