Machine Learning, Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Department: Machine Learning Engineering

Compensation · Listed in posting

$122,800 – $184,200/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: San Diego, California
Level: not_specified
Posted: Sep 21, 2026

Description

Qualcomm is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer to design, develop, evaluate, and deploy AI and generative AI solutions for network optimization, Digital Twin technologies, and other strategic products. The role involves collaborating with engineering, product, and domain experts; translating customer requirements into scalable AI solutions; communicating technical concepts; and staying current with emerging AI technologies. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, experience delivering AI-enabled software from concept through production, and familiarity with AI/ML concepts, agentic AI frameworks, and LLM-based applications.

Required Skills

Model development
Generative AI
MLOps
Data engineering
LLM applications
Network optimization

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: Experience delivering AI-enabled software products or features from concept through production deployment
Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of hands-on experience developing, fine-tuning, or deploying AI/ML models
M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline
Experience with cloud-based AI platforms, MLOps practices, data engineering, or large-scale data processing systems
Familiarity with telecommunications, wireless networking, Digital Twin technologies, network automation, or intelligent network-management systems
Experience with Generative AI, agentic systems, multi-agent frameworks, LLM applications, or AI-assisted software development
Demonstrated interest in emerging AI technologies and their application to real-world engineering and product challenges