Staff AI Software Engineer

Company
Qualcomm Atheros, Inc.
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering
General Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer with 5-10+ years of expertise in AI/ML to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in model development, including Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), experience in quantization and model debugging .
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize AI/ML models to work on edge device.
• Perform model quantization and debugging to ensure high performance and efficiency.
• Conduct CPU profiling and manage DDR to optimize system performance.
• Implement and deploy ML models and AI applications on edge devices.
• Develop AI applications and agentic apps on LLM and multi-modal models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into wireless and networking systems.
• Utilize cloud technologies to enhance AI/ML model deployment and scalability.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in AI/ML model development and deployment.
• Proficiency in CNNs, quantization, and model debugging.
• Experience with DDR and CPU profiling.
• Strong understanding of ML models and AI applications on edge devices.
• Knowledge of wireless LAN and networking technologies is desirable.
• Experience with cloud technologies is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• 8+ years of experience with popular AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.
• Familiarity with edge computing platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

If you are passionate about AI/ML and have the required experience, we would love to hear from you!
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits
$151,900.00 - $227,900.00
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