AI and DSP – Senior UI Software Engineer

Position: AI and DSP Applications – Senior UI Software Engineer
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group  Machine Learning Engineering

General

Summary:

Do you ever wonder when will connected devices become thinking devices? Be part of the group that is working on technology that will bring “Cognition” to all connected devices:
That means devices that don’t just think, but instinctively react to their surroundings.

We are searching for an  AI and DSP Applications Senior UI Software Engineer  to be a part of the AI Processor team that is responsible for developing machine learning based applications and use cases developed for Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The candidate will design and develop cross‑platform GUI tools, enabling users – internal teams and external customers – to interact with, visualize, model, and develop using the software frameworks developed by the team for AI, and DSP processing pipelines.

These frameworks are intended to enable users to develop using new cutting‑edge hardware accelerators in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and video processing. The candidate will work and contribute to research and development of new tools that simplify bringing artificial intelligence to mobile and edge devices.

The ideal candidate is experienced at building production grade GUI applications, architecting modular front‑end systems, and delivering polished developer‑facing tools. The candidate should be able to work with cross‑functional teams to determine and understand requirements and resolve technical issues. The candidate should be able to provide key insights into feature design based on how to best present the team’s technology to internal and external customers.

The candidate should be able to read abstract problem definitions, define problem statements, design and ensure that goals of our end users and technology are met. The candidate is expected to follow strong SW development practices and processes.  New Position.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain cross‑platform desktop applications that interface with internal frameworks, and modelling tools

Build intuitive and performant user interfaces to visualize data, manage workflow configurations, and enable debugging and validation

Architect modular, scalable front‑end systems

Collaborate closely with core teams to understand APIs, system interactions, and requirements

Ensure applications meet reliability, performance, and usability goals

Explore opportunities outside of mobile, including Automotive, IoT, XR, etc.

Experienced candidates (3+ years) are welcome to apply with competencies in the following areas:

Strong experience developing production cross‑platform applications with Electron/VSCode or similar

Proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script and modern front‑end development practices

Experience with React, Streamlit or similar front‑end frameworks

Familiarity with Node.js, IPC communication patterns, and bundlers

Proficiency with modern C++, Python

Experience with Linux development

Deep understanding of software development principles and practices, OOP concepts

Experience working in a development team, using collaboration toolsets that include source control, code review, and continuous integration/continuous deployment

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of Android Native/HAL and Android multimedia frameworks (Media Codec, Android Graphics, Camera HAL) a plus

Knowledge of high‑performance computing

Familiar with computer/hardware architecture

Basic understanding of machine learning, computer vision, and digital image processing is a bonus

Familiar with performance modelling and analysis

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

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