Senior Staff Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering ( Agentic AI SW )
QualcommSenior Staff Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering ( Agentic AI SW )
QualcommLocation
San Diego, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$194,400 - $291,600 per year
Job description
Qualcomm AI Research is looking for an experienced software engineer to advance AI technologies on edge devices. The role involves joining a multidisciplinary team that has achieved significant innovations in Generative AI solutions and model optimization. The ideal candidate will have a strong software engineering background and experience in leading technical initiatives. This position focuses on developing and optimizing AI software and runtime systems for Qualcomm's hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of relevant work experience, or a Master's degree with 5+ years, or a PhD with 4+ years.
- At least 9 years of work experience in a relevant field.
- 5+ years of experience and excellent programming capabilities with C/C++ and Python.
- 5+ years of experience with low level interactions between operating systems and hardware.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded system development and optimization related to machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of end-to-end embedded AI software and runtime systems.
- Design, develop, debug, profile, and optimize AI/ML frameworks and runtime software.
- Develop and prototype novel AI/ML and agentic software solutions aligned with product roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, and deployment of machine learning solutions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, software, and research teams to define technical direction.
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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