Full-Time

Principal Windows on Snapdragon Software Engineer

Machine Learning Group, Machine Learning Engineering

Updated on 2/17/2025

Qualcomm

Qualcomm

10,001+ employees

Develops semiconductors and wireless technologies

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware

Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Diego, CA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
AI & Machine Learning
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Software Testing
Machine Learning
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 15+ years of industry and general software development experience
  • 5+ years Windows software development experience
  • Ability to work independently with no supervision
  • Ability to lead a software team and collaborate to get work done
  • Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
  • Ability to convey complex and detailed information to multiple audiences and high-level stakeholders
  • Ability to make decisions and construct plans with minimal, conflicting, and sometimes missing information
  • Experience with Windows application development (e.g. integrating applications into the Windows stack)
  • Software development experience using C/C++
  • Strong software development skills (e.g. data structure and algorithm design, object-oriented or other software design paradigm knowledge, software debugging and testing, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • As the AI software WoS (Windows on Snapdragon) lead, you will be hands-on and leading the team responsible for integrating our AI SDK into Snapdragon based Windows products.
  • Drive feature development and enhancements needed in the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs for WoS.
  • You will work closely with the rest of the AI software team and with other teams within Qualcomm involved in supporting WoS.
  • Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond the immediate work group. You will provide supervision/guidance to other team members, and you will participate in strategic planning for integrating the Qualcomm AI Stack SDKs into WoS.
  • You will also have to keep up with the fast-paced development happening in the industry and academia to continuously enhance our solution from a software engineering as well as a machine learning standpoint.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ONNX RT
  • Experience with Windows OS, Visual Studio, Windows Performance Analyzer (WPA), WinDbg tools
  • Experience debugging complex problems across multiple layers of hardware, OS, compiler, and drivers
  • Experience in Compiler and JIT technologies
  • Experience with different NN architectures DNNs, CNNs, RNNs/LSTMs, GANs, LLMs, etc.
  • Experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Pytorch, Keras)
  • Experience with Windows AI benchmarks, like MLPerf, Geekbench AI, Procyon, etc.
  • Experience with low level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, QNX) and Hardware
  • Experience with Qualcomm FastRPC and Windows MCDM drivers
  • Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QNN, SNPE, QAIRT)
  • Experience with agile software development practices and git based SCM
  • Linux software development
  • Software development experience with Python
  • Ability to collaborate across a globally diverse team and multiple interests

Qualcomm develops and commercializes advanced wireless technologies, focusing on the semiconductor industry. The company designs and manufactures integrated circuits and licenses its extensive patent portfolio to generate revenue. Qualcomm's products enhance connectivity and power management, serving clients in mobile devices, automotive, and IoT sectors. Unlike many competitors, Qualcomm's strength lies in its comprehensive patent licensing and its ability to provide solutions that drive the evolution of smart devices and networks. The goal of Qualcomm is to enable efficient and robust performance across various applications, contributing to the advancement of telecommunications and electronics.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$263.3M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • Qualcomm's automotive ventures align with rising demand for smart vehicle technologies.
  • Snapdragon Pro Series highlights Qualcomm's esports commitment, tapping into a growing market.
  • 5G Fixed Wireless Access Platforms strengthen Qualcomm's broadband market presence.

What critics are saying

  • 6G development may outpace Qualcomm's 5G advancements, risking market share loss.
  • AI-powered smart glasses by competitors could challenge Qualcomm's wearable tech position.
  • Moso Networks' private 5G solutions pose competitive threats to Qualcomm's offerings.

What makes Qualcomm unique

  • Qualcomm leads in semiconductor innovation, focusing on advanced wireless technologies.
  • The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 platform targets gaming and AI, enhancing mobile performance.
  • Qualcomm's FastConnect 7700 accelerates Wi-Fi 7 adoption, boosting connectivity solutions.

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Benefits

Premium-free health coverage

Onsite health & fitness centers

Retirement programs

Disability & life insurance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Parental leave

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