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Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Edge AI/GenAI & Multimedia Qualcomm San Diego, CA c,cpp,python,linux,android,consumer,iot,docker,gpu,audio,arm,java,us_west,semiconductor 134800 202200
Qualcomm

Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Edge AI/GenAI & Multimedia

Location Node San Diego, CA (onsite)
Base Compensation USD 134k – USD 202k
Commitment full-time
Clearance Req none
c cpp python linux android consumer iot docker gpu audio arm java us_west semiconductor

Overview

Qualcomm is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications across Multimedia, AI/GenAI, and Computer Vision subsystems.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the architecture, design, and development of AI, GenAI, and multimedia SDKs for commercial-quality applications
  • Design and develop GenAI large language model and vision-language model inference workflows including pre-processing, inference, post-processing, and orchestration
  • Design and develop multi-stream AI and chained AI/GenAI pipelines for real-world IoT products
  • Own the design and development of GStreamer-based plugins for the QIM SDK on Qualcomm hardware platforms
  • Drive feature design, implementation, debugging, and system integration
  • Lead code reviews, regression testing, and issue triage
  • Author and review technical documentation for software components

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, OR Master’s degree with 3+ years, OR PhD with 2+ years
  • 2+ years of experience with C, C++, Java, Python, or similar programming languages
  • Strong experience with AI and GenAI inference frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime, Llama.cpp, LiteRT)
  • Experience with GStreamer development for AI and multimedia applications
  • Hands-on experience with GenAI orchestration frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, RAG pipelines)
  • Experience with multimedia frameworks across Android and embedded Linux
  • Strong knowledge of Android system architecture including AIDL/HIDL, Binder, and Java/JNI integration
  • Background in Linux system-level programming including multithreading, concurrency, IPC, and zero-copy architectures
  • Experience with OpenGL ES (GLES) and Vulkan shaders
  • Experience with Docker and container technologies

Variables & Compensation

  • World-class health benefit option covering employees and eligible dependents
  • Financial wellness programs including 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Emotional and mental health resources
  • Wellbeing programs supporting work-life balance
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