Hiring: Staff & Senior Staff Software Engineer, Core AI Software (Onsite) Company: Qualcomm Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 18:01:54 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, LLM, Linux, Machine Learning, TestNG About the job Experience: •4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. •3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. •2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. •5+ years (Staff) / 8+ years (Senior Staff) of general software development experience. Required Skills: •Develop software for the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs, specifically QAIRT and Genie, to support the execution of the latest generative AI models on Snapdragon platforms. •Design and implement core components of Qualcomm AI Stack runtime framework for inference on resource constrained AI systems, operating in low power, small memory footprint platforms •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 AI software solutions. •Lead feature development and application of machine learning techniques into products and AI solutions, enabling customers to do the same. •Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the AI Software team. •Participate in design and code reviews. •Work independently with minimal supervision and provide guidance to junior team members. Decision-making will impact your direct area of work and the broader work group. •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 development using C/C++. •Experience with development in a Linux environment. •Strong software development skills, including data structure and algorithm design, object-oriented or other software des 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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!