Senior Machine Learning Engineer – AI/ML Compiler
QualcommSenior Machine Learning Engineer – AI/ML Compiler
QualcommLocation
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/10/2026
Compensation
$151,200 - $226,800 per year
Job description
As a Machine Learning Engineer at Qualcomm, you will be at the forefront of technology innovation, creating and implementing machine learning techniques and frameworks. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance mobile, edge, auto, and IoT products through advanced machine learning solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of machine learning compiler concepts and hands-on experience with various compiler stacks. You will also be responsible for building debugging tools and mentoring teammates while contributing to the development of efficient code for device chips.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD in a related field.
- 3+ years of industry experience in ML infrastructure, compiler engineering, or AI framework development.
- Proficient in Python and C++.
- Solid understanding of ML compiler concepts and hands-on experience with compiler stacks such as MLIR, ONNX, or TVM.
- Experience with PyTorch model export and on-device deployment frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain machine learning compiler technologies that convert AI models into efficient code for device chips.
- Contribute to AI hub compiler and ONNX Runtime QNN by performing graph optimization and partitioning.
- Develop debugging tools to identify and resolve failures, accuracy loss, or performance slowdowns.
- Mentor teammates and provide technical guidance while solving open-ended problems independently.
- Communicate complex compiler ideas clearly to chip engineers, business partners, and external developers.
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
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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