Staff Machine Learning Engineer, AI Processors

Qualcomm•Markham, ON

5d•CA$131,200 - CA$181,200

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer to join the Qualcomm AI Processor Solutions team, where you will help develop next-generation AI applications for Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge machine learning algorithms and technologies spanning computer vision, multimodal AI, and agentic AI systems, and contribute to research and development of AI applications optimized for accuracy, efficiency, and real-world performance on Snapdragon-powered devices. This is a replacement position.

Requirements

Strong background in machine learning algorithms, computer vision, multimodal AI, agentic AI, or related fields.
Proficiency with modern machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Passion for innovation and for building efficient AI solutions on edge devices.
Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Familiarity with embedded development, operating systems concepts and software development principles.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree with 3+ years of relevant work experience or publications in the areas of machine learning, agentic AI, computer vision, video/image processing algorithms, NLP or audio/speech processing.
Experience developing and deploying AI solutions in real-world applications.
Experience translating AI/ML algorithms into software applications running on edge devices.

Responsibilities

Stay current with the latest advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and foundation models.
Research, develop, and optimize AI algorithms for deployment on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms.
Design and build innovative reference applications showcasing Snapdragon AI capabilities across mobile, edge, XR, and IoT devices.
Evaluate and balance hardware and software trade-offs to achieve optimal performance, power efficiency, and user experience.
Support the implementation, optimization, and commercialization of AI algorithms and applications on Snapdragon devices.