Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI

Company: Qualcomm
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 16, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies SoftwareGeneral Summary:We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Generative AI to join our core AI team.The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge generative AI solutions, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Intelligent agent systems.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement RAG-based solutions to enhance LLM capabilities with external knowledge sources
• Develop and optimize LLM fine-tuning strategies for specific use cases and domain adaptation
• Create robust evaluation frameworks for measuring and improving model performance
• Build and maintain agentic workflows for autonomous AI systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement AI solutionsMinimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.
  • OR Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Embedded Software, or related work experience.
  • OR PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related technical field
    • 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning/AI engineering
    • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
    • Practical experience with LLM deployments and fine-tuning
    • Experience with vector databases and embedding models
    • Familiarity with modern AI/ML infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
    • Strong understanding of RAG architectures and implementationPreferred Qualifications:
      • Experience with popular LLM frameworks (Langchain, LlamaIndex, Transformers)
      • Knowledge of prompt engineering and chain-of-thought techniques
      • Experience with containerization and microservices architecture
      • Background in Reinforcement Learning
      • Contributions to open-source AI projects
      • Experience with ML ops and model deployment pipelinesSkills and Competencies:
        • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
        • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
        • Experience with agile development methodologies
        • Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
        • Strong focus on code quality and best practices
        • Understanding of AI ethics and responsible AI developmentPay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:$128,000.00 - $192,000.00The 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. 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.
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