GPU Machine Learning Engineer

GPU Machine Learning Engineer Location San Diego, CA :

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Graphics Software Engineering

General Summary:

The Qualcomm GPU Software team is looking for talented software engineers interested in developing software for the latest Machine Learning models on the next generation of devices. The GPU Software team is responsible for delivering device drivers, extensions for Machine Learning and tools for Snapdragon chipsets, providing best in class performance, power, and features. This role will involve working on Graphics software stack and Machine Learning SDKs and framworks on Android, Linux and Windows.

As a GPU Software Machine Learning Engineer, you are responsible for working with a team that is developing & optimizing Adreno GPU drivers for standard APIs such as OpenCL, OpenGL ES, Vulkan, and DirectX. You will be exposed to technology areas such as Image Processing and Machine Learning. This position requires close collaboration with hardware designers to understand, improve, and document hardware/software interfaces.

Responsibilities will include the acceleration of Machine Learning operations for inference and training on the GPU, implementation of the latest Machine Learning models including LLMs and LVMs, writing samples and documentation, implementing interfaces to Machine Learning frameworks, development of unit tests and working with our partners, external developers, and OEMs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of one or more programming language suitable for graphics (e.g., C++, C).

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Strong knowledge of Machine Learning Theory
• Familiarity with a Deep Learning Framework such as Pytorch
• Familiarity with a GPGPU API such as CUDA or OpenCL.
• Understanding of data structures and algorithms, including object-oriented programming
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with the ability to work independently

Preferred Skills:

• Device driver development, including GPU or CPU
• Programming experience with Graphics APIs such as OpenGL ES/Vulkan/DX11/DX12
• Knowledge of GPGPU application development including Mathematical Operations and Image Processing.
• Exposure to Embedded systems and Real-time operating systems
• Experience working with ARM architecture
• Familiarity with Git or other SCM tools

Desired Work Experience:

• (Preferred) 1+ years in software development using C, C++, Python, or Java.
• (Preferred) 1+ years in a software engineering environment
• (Preferred) Exposure to software development lifecycle

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Pay range:

$97,000.00 - $145,000.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer!

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