AI/ML Platform Architect - Engineer, Principal
QualcommAI/ML Platform Architect - Engineer, Principal
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
8/28/2026
Compensation
$200,800 - $301,200 per year
Job description
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Windows platform architect to enhance AI system performance and power for machine learning solutions on the Snapdragon platform. The role involves driving joint hardware-software design and architecture specifications while ensuring a high-quality developer experience. The architect will work closely with various stakeholders to deliver industry-leading performance and power for AI applications. This position requires a deep understanding of AI frameworks and performance optimization techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 7+ years, or a PhD with 6+ years.
- Extensive experience in architecture-aware AI model system performance optimization on Windows PC/Laptop.
- Strong background in end-to-end system performance analysis using profiling tools.
- Excellent understanding of AI frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++.
Responsibilities
- Understand trends in machine learning network design and their impact on software and hardware.
- Analyze bottlenecks in end-to-end use cases and application of ML/AI algorithms on Qualcomm hardware and software stacks.
- Conduct on-device correlation and tuning of algorithms versus pre-silicon predictions.
- Analyze Enterprise AI workflows and propose components to enhance productivity for enterprise users.
- Interface with cross-functional teams to develop best-in-class reference implementations and documentation.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Qualcomm Technologies Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
198
FY2026
Approval rate
98.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
59,278
FY2026
Entry-level share
0.0%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-22%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
+30%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
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