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Principal Engineer/Manager

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$206,900 - $310,300 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.1%·Filings 1,170·New hires 255·
Established Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

The AI Systems Team Lead at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. will oversee a team of machine learning engineers focused on developing advanced Visual Language Action Models and Low-Level Perception systems for autonomous driving applications. This role emphasizes achieving optimal accuracy and latency while enhancing the performance of deep networks on Snapdragon Ride AI accelerators. The ideal candidate will facilitate collaboration across various teams and engage with leading automotive OEMs. A strong background in machine learning algorithms and team leadership is essential for success in this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
  • Strong knowledge of machine learning algorithms related to automotive use-cases.
  • Research experience in the development of efficient networks and network quantization.
  • Experience in deploying networks in resource-constrained devices.
  • Previous experience in leading machine learning engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the design and implementation of state-of-the-art Visual Language Action Models and Low-Level Perception systems.
  • Facilitate collaboration with various Qualcomm horizontal AI teams and engage with automotive OEMs.
  • Provide technical expertise in identifying patterns of issues in systems-level software and hardware design.
  • Drive evaluation of total system performance based on constraints and capabilities to support design integrity.
  • Act as a technical lead for teams developing machine learning solutions and ensure they understand development requirements.

Benefits

  • Qualcomm offers competitive compensation, annual bonuses, stock programs, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, wellness programs, parental leave, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.

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