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# Senior AI Researcher, On-Device LLM Efficiency

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $159,100.0 - $238,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Smart Devices, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Information Technology, Model Inference
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-ai-researcher-on-device-llm-efficiency-san-diego-ca--97c023da-11f5-4c03-aeae-96d7c949a9a4

## About the Role

Research Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Cross-Functional, Research Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Architectural Design, * Master''s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

 * 6+ months of academic and/or work experience developing and/or optimizing machine learning models, systems, platforms, or methods., * Master''s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
 * 4+ years of AI research experience
 * Strong background in deep learning and Transformers
 * Strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch
 * Experience in LLM reasoning or inference acceleration research

Preferred qualifications:

 * PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
 * Experience in LLM efficiency research such as efficient attention, inference acceleration, or KV cache compression
 * Experience in on-device AI deployment on mobile or edge devices
 * Publishing research papers at top-tier AI/ML conferences, e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, and ICLR, as a lead author

## Description

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what''s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Machine Learning Researcher, you will conduct fundamental research that creates innovative machine learning methodology that achieves beyond state-of-the-art performance. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of mobile, edge, auto, and IOT products through machine learning research., * Research and development in the area of LLM inference efficiency algorithms, efficient model architecture design, and/or LLM training

 * Develop creative solutions with consideration of practical challenges on devices
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