Sr Staff Software Developer - AI Platforms Engineer

Qualcomm • San Diego, CA

153d • $162,600 - $244,000 • Remote

About The Position

We're seeking a skilled Software Developer to design and build generalized AI-driven solutions, such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems, Agent orchestration frameworks, that harness our AI accelerator chips. You'll work with Rust and Python to develop robust, scalable applications, leveraging your expertise in AI, large language models (LLMs), neural networks, and databases. This role requires a strong background in AI application development and a passion for staying current with the latest advancements in the AI landscape.

Requirements

• 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 Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers.
• Familiarity with hardware-accelerated AI (e.g., GPUs, TPUs, or custom accelerators, FPGAs).
• Prior work with APIs or microservices for AI integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop generalized AI solutions, including RAG systems, to enhance user capabilities with our AI accelerators.
• Build high-performance, scalable applications using Rust for systems-level efficiency and Python for rapid prototyping and integration.
• Integrate and optimize large language models (LLMs) and neural network architectures into production-ready software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement AI-driven features.
• Work with databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) to manage and retrieve data efficiently for AI applications like RAG.
• Stay informed on the latest trends in AI, LLMs, neural networks, and related technologies to drive innovation.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and optimize AI applications for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to the creation of reusable libraries and frameworks for AI development.

Benefits

• $162,600.00 - $244,000.00 salary range.
• Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
• Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
• Highly competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees