Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Sr Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering (ML Apps) at Qualcomm International Inc., Mexico Branch Office

Department: Machine Learning Engineering

Compensation

$140,800 – $211,200/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Description

Qualcomm is hiring an On-Device AI Software Engineer to architect, design, develop, test, and deploy prototype software for cutting-edge artificial intelligence use cases on mobile and edge devices. The role focuses on model fine-tuning, hardware acceleration, quantization, inference, and related technologies, requiring strong C++ and Python skills, deep learning and PyTorch knowledge, embedded software experience, and at least three years of relevant work experience. Preferred qualifications include Android development, generative AI, model optimization, NPU knowledge, and CI/CD experience. The listed pay range is $140,800 to $211,200.

Required Skills

C++
Python
PyTorch
Deep learning
Embedded software
Native inference
Performance tuning
Android development
Docker
CI/CD

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, plus at least two years of relevant hardware, software, or systems engineering experience.
Required Previous Experiences: At least three years of work experience in a relevant field.
Experience in embedded software development.
Experience with low-level system debugging, performance tuning, memory analysis, and native inference driver development or debugging.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Android development, Java, JNI, NDK, and native framework integration.
Knowledge of generative AI technologies.
Knowledge of neural network model optimization and on-target deployment.
Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD.
Knowledge of NPUs and machine learning accelerators.
Knowledge of modern generative AI architectures, LLMs, VLMs, inference pipelines, and model deployment.