System SW Architecture - ML Acceleration Lead Engineer

Company: Qualcomm
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 28, 2025

Job Description:

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral Summary:Our System software architecture team is driving the core math libraries software architecture needed for ML/AI acceleration using CPU and NPU. This position will expose you to Qualcomm's cutting-edge CPU and NPU features and ML/AI acceleration needed for the industry. Candidate would participate in software architecture, optimizing the core ML kernels using the latest advancements in ARM architecture features like SME, SVE that enhance the ML models on the CPU of the QCOM SoC. Candidates with 6-10 years of relevant experience & willing to work in San Diego location are welcome to apply.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience with Programming Languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing the Math libraries for CPU and NPU.
• Excellent knowledge of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARM ISA.
• Excellent understanding of CPU accelerator ISA for Vector/Matrix Data Processing.
• Excellent understanding of linear algebra functions used in AI/ML.
• Algorithm design (logic, critical thinking).
• Performance Evaluation and Optimization of applications for ARM architecture.
• Inferencing of ML models written in Pytorch/TensorFlow.
• Understanding of the typical Open Source Library framework design.
• Strong leadership skills to work across multiple teams including System and HW to define the software architecture.
• Strong Programming skills and deep understanding of ARM ISA.
• Understanding of algorithms suitable for Vector and matrix accelerators.
• Strong Analytical and debugging skills.
• Good understanding of Optimizing Linear Algebra algorithms.
• Performance evaluation using QEMU, Simulators, Emulators and on Silicon.Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:$162,600.00 - $244,000.00The 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.If you would like more information about this role, please contact .
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