Staff Engineer

CompanyQualcomm India Private LimitedJob AreaEngineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral SummaryAs a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD 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.Seeking a dynamic Staff Engineer with 9+ years of experience to work on building and deploying AI use cases for edge devices. This role involves developing software components that enable AI-based applications, analyzing system behavior, and ensuring robust integration in real-world environments. Stronganalytical skillsand proficiency in Go, Python and C programming are key to success in this role.RequirementsA bachelor's/Masters degree in computer science or engineering.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.9+ years of experience in development and testing of applications / use-cases leveraging machine learning models including computer vision, large language models and others.Proficient in Go, Python and C, data structures, networking protocols and object-oriented concepts.Build and optimize front-end components with React.Experience in building LLM/RAG systems (Langchain, LangGraph, LangSmith – preferred, Agents, etc.)Solid understanding of RAG systems and approaches, NLP, data science process, statistical modeling, machine learning, deep learningExperience in using Docker and Kubernetes to create reproducible and scalable environments.Experience in software development for Linux based systems.Quick ramp-up skills for working on of new technologies and systems.Familiarity with source code repositories (git/perforce/scm etc.) usage, defect tracking tools, and software engineering processes.Recommend AI enhancements to improve existing products.Job ResponsibilitiesWork with pre-defined AI models and build AI related use-cases around the models. Develop logic and components to enable use cases related to computer vision, LLM, sensors etc.Collaborate with external teams for cross-component integration.Develop and maintain embedded software in Go and C for edge devices.Perform low-level debugging, optimization, and code refinement for performance-critical tasks.Implement tools and utilities to support validation, functional and performance tests of existing software.Applicants: 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- 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. 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