AI Solution Software Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm China ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Role Summary We are seeking a AI solution Software Engineer focused on end-to-end latency optimization across heterogeneous compute IPs (GPU, NPU, ISP, CPU). You will play a key role in designing, profiling, and optimizing using low latency cross-IP signaling protocol(Synx) for AI, camera, and graphics pipelines. This position involves close collaboration with camera, GPU, DSP, AI, and kernel teams to deliver low-latency, power-efficient solutions for leading OEMs Key Responsibilities * Own cross‑IP synchronization architecture (GPU/DSP/ISP/CPU), designing Synx flows and HW fence interop to minimize cross IP(ISP/NSP/GPU/EVA.etc) communication latency. * Work with global team to do Synx solution optimization and China OEM Feature request development * Design & integrate Synx interop (e.g., ICP↔NSP, EVA↔NSP) including queueing, signaling, error/flush/SSR handling, and async execution models for AI nodes, shepherd feature commercialization. * Partner with kernel, camera (CamX), GPU, and AI teams to co‑design buffer lifecycle and synchronization semantics (DirectLink or native Synx) to avoid unnecessary copies, RPC overheads, and wakeups. * Guide OEMs to optimize their customized use cases using Qualcomm’s cross-IP synchronization mechanism. Basic Qualifications * MS or higher in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field, with 8+ years of relevant software/embedded experience; or equivalent industry experience. * Strong programming skills in C/C++. And Solid understanding of computer architecture and real-time OS and concurrency: scheduling, threads, locks, interrupt handling, memory hierarchy, DMA/IO, and HW/FW interactions. * Strong knowledge of synchronization primitives (fences, semaphores, mailboxes), shared‑memory transports, and inter‑processor signaling (e.g., IPCC/IPCC‑Lite, RPMsg/OpenAMP or comparable). * Strong self-motivation and ability to drive tasks independently. * Excellent communication skills in English (and Chinese a plus); ability to work with global teams and Tier‑1 OEMs. Preferred Qualifications * Familiarity with Qualcomm SoC architecture (ISP, NSP/CDSP, GPU, interconnect/QoS, IOMMU) or similar heterogeneous platforms. * Familiarity with Qualcomm Camera pipeline & AI algorithm integration with QNN * Experience with Kernel driver work on camera/graphics/NPU subsystems (DMA‑BUF, fencing, IOMMU); hands‑on buffer lifecycle management and zero‑copy designs. * Experience with performance profiling and debugging on Android/Linux (e.g., ftrace/systrace, perf, camera/GPU traces, HW counters). 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. 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...