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Senior Staff Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering ( On-device SW )

Qualcomm

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$194,400 - $291,600 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.1% approval-22% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Qualcomm AI Research is seeking skilled AI software engineers to develop AI technologies for edge devices. The role involves working within a high-caliber team focused on creating advanced generative AI solutions and optimizing models for deployment on Qualcomm's cutting-edge hardware. Engineers will collaborate across disciplines, contributing to innovative applications in smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and IoT devices. This position offers the chance to influence the future of AI technology in real-world applications.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with Machine Learning frameworks and Deep Learning, particularly Pytorch.
  • 5+ years of experience with programming languages suitable for machine learning, such as Python, C, or C++.
  • Strong software design, development, and debugging skills.
  • Knowledge of Android programming is a plus.
  • Experience with Qualcomm QNN SDK is a big plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end embedded AI software to train and finetune neural network models on Qualcomm hardware.
  • Design and enhance the implementation of the ML/AI software stack, kernels, and runtime software to improve performance and power efficiency.
  • Collaborate with the AI Processor Hardware team to implement high-quality solutions for new ML operators and layers.
  • Develop debugging and profiling tools, as well as user-friendly SDKs for customers to facilitate rapid deployment of new use cases.

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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