Qualcomm
Senior Software Engineer, Core AI Software Onsite (Mobile BU Focus)
$141K–$211K
San Diego, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Experience
- Bachelor’s degree: 2+ years; master’s degree: 1+ year; PhD: no experience duration stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; alternatives: master’s degree in a related field with 1+ year of relevant experience, or PhD in a related field.
About the job
Develop core Qualcomm AI Stack software for efficient, reliable execution of AI models on Snapdragon mobile platforms and support customer product launches.
What you'll do
- Design and implement AI SDK and runtime features for mobile inference.
- Work with Mobile BU and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-focused fixes, optimizations, and product readiness.
- Test, debug, analyze, and optimize performance, accuracy, and reliability of mobile AI software.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience; or master’s degree and 1+ year; or PhD.
- Professional software development experience.
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and experience developing software in Linux environments.
- Grounding in data structures, algorithms, software design, debugging, and testing.
Nice to have
- Experience with embedded or systems-level software, generative AI/LLM inference, or hardware acceleration for edge AI.
- Familiarity with Linux, Android, and/or Windows; CMake; Qualcomm AI Stack products; or git-based source control.
Pay
$140,800.00 - $211,200.00 USD base salary
Tools
C/C++, Linux, Qualcomm AI Stack, Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT), Genie, Snapdragon, Android, CMake
AI focus
Develop AI runtime and SDK software for inference of DNNs, LLMs, and other AI models on mobile devices, optimizing efficiency, latency, power use, and reliability.
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