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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior SW Engineer, Constrained AI Software - **Company:** Qualcomm - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $158,400.0 - $237,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Quality, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, High-Level Architecture, Machine Learning, QNX (Software), Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Git, Build Management, AI Platforms, Information Technology, ONNX (Open Neural Network Exchange) Format, Hardware Acceleration, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Wearables - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7e2bf4171a547f7f ## About the Role * 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. OR PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field., * Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering * 1+ years of experience building embedded software applications. * 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 Hexagon DSP SDK or cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems * Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch or ONNX * Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QAIRT, QNN, Genie). * Experience with development in various platforms such as Linux, Android, or Windows. * Knowledge of low-level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, Windows) and hardware. * Experience with CMake-based build environments. * Experience with agile software development practices and git-based SCM. * Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and manage multiple interests. ## Description 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 a Qualcomm AI 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. In the AI Software team, we build the Qualcomm AI Engine to enable OEMs and developers to run their Machine Learning workloads on Qualcomm's low-power AI accelerators in a Constrained Operating Environment. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting with the software design and development of the Qualcomm AI engine that enables OEMs and developers to run their Machine Learning workloads on Qualcomm's low-power AI accelerators. Your work will directly impact the runtime efficiency, latency, and power consumption of AI applications running on Qualcomm hardware deployed on cars, notebook computers, phones, and wearables. Come join us to work on bleeding edge AI technology. Responsibilities: * Design and implement core components of the ML runtime framework for inference on Constrained AI systems, operating in low power, small memory footprint platforms * Develop and maintain C/C++ code for runtime kernels and system-level integration * Development of model analyzing tools for internal and external customers * Development and profiling of performance KPIs and footprint across AI workloads for platforms such as Android/Aluminum, Linux, QNX, Windows and future platforms * Track and adopt leading 3rd party AI toolchains across Qualcomm AI platforms/SoCs * Address issues found in existing and past Qualcomm AI products * Debug customer machine learning use cases executing on Qualcomm AI Stack * Communication across globally diverse team * Participate in software quality process improvements ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [From Perception to Autonomy: Building Agentic Edge AI Robots with ROS 2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100295-from-perception-to-autonomy-building-agentic-edge-ai-robots-with-ros-2) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Developing an AI.SDK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/198-developing-an-ai-sdk) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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