Senior Staff/Manager- AI-Embedded, c++/Machine Learning (Hyderabad)

## nCompany:nnQualcomm India Private Limitednn## Job Area:nnEngineering Group, Engineering Group u003e Software EngineeringnnGeneral Summary:nnAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of whatu0027s possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.nnMinimum Qualifications:nnu2022 Bacheloru0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. nOR nMasteru0027s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. nOR nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. n nu2022 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.nnRole Overviewnn * These positions are strictly for AI/ML inference SDK development on embedded systemsu2014not Applied AI, Data Science, or ML model training roles.n * Strong embedded systems experience is mandatory.n * Job Location: Hyderabadnnnn## Job Descriptionnn### TeamnnJoin the AI software team at Qualcomm focused on integrating cutting-edge GenAI models on Qualcomm chipsets. The team uses Qualcomm chipsetsu2019 extensive heterogeneous computing capabilities to enable on-device inference of GenAI models without the need for cloud connectivity.nnThe inference engine is designed to help developers run neural network models trained in a variety of frameworks on Snapdragon platforms with high performance while consuming minimal power. The work directly impacts billions of devices worldwide.nn## Responsibilitiesnn * Lead the development and commercialization of the Qualcomm AI Runtime.n * Drive high-performance inference for large-scale models as an AI inferencing expert.n * Apply best practices to deploy large C/C++ software stacks.n * Stay current with GenAI advancements, including LLMs, Transformers, and edge-based GenAI deployment considerations.n * Demonstrate solid interest in the role of edge computing in the evolution of AI.n * Develop and commercialize ML solutions such as the Snapdragon Neural Processing Engine (SNPE) SDK on Qualcomm SoCs.n * Enable the AI/ML stack across platforms and optimize performance on multiple hardware accelerators (CPU, GPU, NPU).n * Apply expertise in deploying large C/C++ software dependency stacks using best practices.n * Keep up with rapid advancements in industry and academia to continuously enhance solutions from both software engineering and machine learning perspectives.nnnn## Requirementsnn * Masteru2019s or Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.n * 15+ years of relevant work experience in software developmentn * Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming, design patterns, and OS concepts.n * Experience optimizing algorithms for AI hardware accelerators (CPU, GPU, NPU).n * Understanding of Generative AI models (LLMs, LVMs, LMMs) and building blocks such as self-attention, cross-attention, and KV caching.n * Knowledge of floating-point and fixed-point representations and quantization concepts.n * Excellent analytical and debugging skills.n * Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, and written).n * Ability to collaborate across globally diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.n * Experience: in software development, with focused on LLM or Generative AI systems.n * Skills: Strong Python programming with hands-on C/C++, LLM API testing experience, and familiarity with LLM providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic).n * AI Knowledge: Understanding of embeddings, vector databases, and similarity search.n * Tools: Experience with LLM evaluation frameworks and automation tools.nnnn## Preferred Qualificationsnn * Knowledge of processor architecture, memory hierarchies, cache, and system design fundamentals.n * Understanding of basic OS concepts, multithreading, synchronization, and POSIX threads.n * Knowledge of object-oriented software development.n * Background in mathematical operations, including linear algebra and fast-math libraries.n * Knowledge of floating-point and fixed-point representations and quantization concepts.n * Knowledge of parallel computing systems and associated languages such as OpenCL and CUDA is a plus.nnnnApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an .