AI Software Engineer
qualcomm
Job Description
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Develop and optimize AI software components for Qualcomm NPU and Hexagon DSP processors.
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Implement high-performance neural network kernels/operators with focus on latency, power, memory, and throughput.
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Profile runtime bottlenecks and apply hardware-aware software optimizations.
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Partner with architecture and hardware teams to improve future NPU and DSP capabilities.
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Support customer issue resolution, performance tuning, and platform bring-up.
Required Skills and Experience
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2 to 10 years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in AI, DSP, NPU, or performance-critical systems
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Strong C/C++ programming skills and solid understanding of processor architecture, operating systems, and multi-processor concepts.
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Understanding of deep learning architectures, neural network operators, runtime systems, graph execution, and operator implementation.
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Experience with kernel optimization, fixed-point computation, quantization, mathematical/numerical optimization.
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Knowledge of memory hierarchy, cache behavior, MMU/IOMMU, bandwidth optimization, and software-hardware co-optimization for AI accelerators.
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Exposure to SIMD, vector processing, assembly, profiling, benchmarking, debugging, or low-level optimization techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant work experience; or
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Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field with 1+ year of relevant work experience.
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