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Staff Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering ( Automation Frameworks)

Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026

Job Details

Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world for the benefit of human beings and societies. QUALCOMM, as the world's leading mobile computing platform provider, is committed to enable the wide deployment of intelligent solutions on all possible devices - like smart phones, laptops, autonomous vehicles, robotics and IOT devices. Qualcomm is creating building blocks for the intelligent edge.

We are part of Qualcomm AI Research, and we focus on advancing Gen AI Technology for the Edge - including model fine tuning, hardware acceleration, model quantization, edge inference and related fields. Come join us on this exciting journey.

In this particular role, you will work in a dynamic research environment, be part of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers and software engineers who work with cutting edge AI frameworks and tools. You will architect, design, develop, test, and deploy on- and off-device frameworks enabling optimization.

The successful applicant should have a strong theoretical background and proven hands-on experience with enabling on-device AI using modern software engineering best practices.

Must have experience and skills:
  • Strong Python and C/C design and implementation skills.
  • Working experience with AI tools for software development.
  • Proven hands-on experience with bash shell scripting and Linux environments.
  • Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills.
  • General knowledge in ML and Gen AI.
  • Proven hands-on experience establishing a high-quality software delivery process using industry best-practices (code reviews, CI/CD, automation, etc.).
  • Strong command of GitHub Actions and/or GitLab CI.
  • Strong command of databases ( SQL etc. ).
  • Strong team player, communicator, presenter, mentor, and teacher.

Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Familiarity with automation frameworks ( for example Jenkins).
  • Previous experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
  • Java / C# programming skills.
  • Experience developing visualization platforms ( Dashboard , UIs etc. )
  • Experience developing Cloud Platforms.
  • Testing frameworks like Selenium.
  • Experience in multi-node setups and networking.
  • Knowledge of NPUs / ML accelerators.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's and/or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 5 years of work experience in Software Engineering, Machine Learning/AI and/or Systems Engineering

Minimum 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.
OR
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.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2 years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$158,400.00 - $237,600.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer - and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.
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Salary : $158,400 - $237,600

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