AI​/ML System Software Engineer

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Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area:
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Machine Learning Engineering General Summary

AI is revolutionizing how we solve complex, cross‑domain challenges—and Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI is at the forefront of this transformation. As part of the AI Software team, you will contribute to the development of the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, empowering OEMs and developers to deploy advanced deep neural networks (DNNs) on cutting‑edge Qualcomm Hexagon DSP systems.

In this role, your focus will be on designing and developing software to enable GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities for on‑device inference via the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, enabling real‑time, high‑performance inference across diverse platforms—from smartphones and automotive systems to smart appliances. You will collaborate with developers and OEMs to optimize GenAI models for on‑device inference. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your passion for software design and development with strong analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.

Join us to shape the future of intelligent devices powered by GenAI—where your work will directly impact how users interact with technology in their daily lives.

• Design and develop high‑performance software using modern C++17 for the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK.
• Design and develop solutions to optimize GenAI model execution on‑device, leveraging Hexagon DSPs for efficient inference latency and power.
• Lead new feature development for the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK and collaborate with a global cross‑functional team through the software development lifecycle.
• Lead project discussions and analysis on system and model deployment designs for GenAI models.
• Use cross‑compiler tool chains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux, Windows on Snapdragon, and QNX.
• Implement and optimize machine‑learning operations using modern C++17 on Hexagon DSP systems.
• Contribute to the development of tools and GenAI workflows for chip design, model and system analysis.
• Participate in software quality process improvements.

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with modern C++17 language features and C++ design patterns.
• Background in mathematical algorithms using fast math libraries and vector instruction sets.
• Practical experience with developing middleware or firmware software.
• Experience with multitasking and multithreading driver development.
• Experience with Hexagon DSP SDK or cross‑compiler tool chains for embedded systems and JIT technologies.
• Experience with low‑level interactions between operating systems and hardware.
• Experience with Qualcomm FastRPC and Windows MCDM drivers.
• Experience using or integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g., QNN, SNPE, QAIRT).
• Familiarity with Tensor Flow, PyTorch, or ONNX.
• Experience with agile software development practices, Jira, and git.
• Ability to collaborate and lead discussions across a globally diverse team.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

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

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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. Salary is only one component of total compensation  also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunities for annual RSU grants (employees on sales‑incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). Our highly competitive benefits package supports your success at work, at home, and r recruiter can discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

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