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Director of Engineering for ML hardware design & Architecture

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$228,400 - $342,600 per year

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

Job description

The Machine Learning Hardware Accelerator team at Qualcomm is looking for an experienced Hardware Design & Architecture Lead. This role focuses on defining and analyzing next-generation ML hardware accelerator architectures, particularly for vision applications in mobile and emerging products. The candidate will work closely with various teams to deliver high-performance, power-efficient designs. The position requires a strong background in hardware development and collaboration across multiple disciplines.

Requirements

  • Experience in hardware development for ML, multimedia, or accelerator technologies.
  • Experience in system or chipset development for SoC products, preferably in the mobile market.
  • MS Degree required with 15+ years of industry experience in relevant areas.
  • Familiarity with OS principles and HW/SW interaction.
  • Experience with SoC bus, interconnect, and memory technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Architect high-performance, power-efficient ML hardware accelerator designs.
  • Analyze and optimize hardware for performance, power, and area tradeoffs.
  • Define hardware micro-architecture for efficient implementation of ML algorithms.
  • Lead HW IP development, collaborating with RTL design, verification, synthesis, and physical design teams.
  • Communicate results and technical issues effectively with leads and peers.

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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