AI Infrastructure Software Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > DSP Architecture and Design General Summary: Qualcomm’s AI Infrastructure Software team is seeking a highly motivated and versatile software engineer to develop cutting-edge embedded software across the full system stack on Qualcomm Snapdragon® processors. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize core software frameworks that power next-generation AI and compute workloads across a broad range of applications, including machine learning inferencing, computer vision, virtual/augmented reality, image and video processing, automotive systems, IoT, sensors, audio, and more. You will work on challenging low-level software problems involving inter-processor communication, memory management, execution environments, concurrency management, and DSP acceleration frameworks. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to technologies that enable high-performance, power-efficient computing on industry-leading Snapdragon platforms. Key Responsibilities * Design and implement embedded system software across multiple layers of the software stack. * Develop and optimize inter-processor communication (IPC) and memory management solutions. * Build software frameworks that enable efficient DSP acceleration for AI and multimedia workloads. * Debug, profile, and optimize system performance across diverse hardware and software environments. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for Snapdragon-based products. Join Qualcomm's AI Infrastructure team and help shape the software foundation powering the future of intelligent computing on Snapdragon platforms. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. • 2+ years of experience with high-performance microprocessor design. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. * Strong programming skills in one or more languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python. * Solid understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded systems concepts. * Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and concurrent software design. * Experience with software debugging, performance analysis, and system optimization techniques. * Familiarity with multimedia, compute, and driver frameworks on Linux, Android, or Windows platforms. * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive technical solutions. Preferred Attributes * Passion for learning new technologies, architectures, and operating systems. * Experience developing software for multicore or heterogeneous processing environments. * Interest in AI/ML acceleration, DSP technologies, and high-performance embedded computing. * Self-starter with excellent collaboration and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and...