Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering
General Summary:
AI Performance Engineer (Cloud AI Engineering)
Qualcomm is utilizing its traditional strengths in digital wireless technologies to play a central role in the evolution of Cloud AI. We are investing in several supporting technologies including Deep Learning. The Qualcomm Cloud AI team is developing hardware and software solutions for Inference Acceleration.
We are hiring an AI Performance Engineers at multiple levels to join our dynamic, collaborative team. This role spans the full product lifecycle—from cutting-edge research and development to commercial deployment—and demands strategic thinking, strong execution, and excellent communication skills.
This role involves the following activities:
Design and implement high-level kernels, e.g. in Triton, with a focus on generating efficient, low-level code.
Candidates for this position will demonstrate the following:
Hands-on experience in building and optimizing language models, notably in PyTorch , ONNX, preferably in production-grade environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$178,400.00 - $267,600.00
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