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Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++), Machine Learning

@ Qualcomm Canada ULC

Markham, Ontario

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Overview

Qualcomm Canada ULC is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Low Power AI solution team to deploy machine learning models on its low power AI accelerator. The work involves mapping high-level ML operators to low-level hardware instructions through graph transformation, scheduling, memory planning and quantization. Pay is listed as $114,400 to $164,400 per year, with an annual discretionary bonus and RSU opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • Optimize AI models for Qualcomm's low power AI accelerator
  • Map ML operators to low-level hardware instructions
  • Apply graph transformation, scheduling and memory planning
  • Develop optimized kernels, compiler and model efficiency tools
  • Train and evaluate ML models through complex experiments

Requirements summary:

  • Hands-on performance optimization experience
  • Proficient in C/C++ programming
  • Experience with Linux or Android development
  • Familiarity with embedded and computer hardware architecture
  • Bachelor's with 2+ years, or master's with 1+ year, of related experience

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Employer posting date
2026-09-16
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2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience2+ years
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Information Systems
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Stock or equity

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Job description


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

As a member of Low Power AI solution team, you will play a critical role at deploying AI models on Qualcomm's low power AI accelerator. The position focuses on mapping high level machine learning operators to low level hardware instructions, involving various optimization techniques: graph transformation, scheduling, memory planning, individual operator implementation, quantization, etc. Your expertise at machine learning is expected to enhance inference efficiency and accuracy of different models on Qualcomm's hardware architecture. New Position

Skills / Experience Required:

  • Solid hands-on skills and experience on performance optimization.
  • Proficient programming skills in C/C++
  • Machine learning knowledge is a plus..
  • Experience with Linux/Android development environment and tools.
  • Familiar with embedded/computer hardware architecture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Caffe, Caffe 2, Pytorch, Keras).
  • 2+ years of experience in embedded system development and optimization with application to a specific problem domain in ML (e.g., NLP, multi-media).
  • 2+ years of experience with C/C++, ideally at the embedded level
  • 2+ years of experience using statistics and probability (e.g., conditional probability, Bayes rule).
  • 2+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.
  • 1+ year of experience with low level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, QNX) and Hardware.
  • 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Applies Machine Learning knowledge to extend training or runtime frameworks or model efficiency software tools with new features and optimizations.
  • Models, architects, and develops machine learning hardware (co-designed with machine learning software) for inference or training solutions.
  • Develops optimized software to enable AI models deployed on hardware (e.g., machine learning kernels, compiler tools, or model efficiency tools, etc.) to allow specific hardware features; collaborates with team members for joint design and development.
  • Assists with the development and application of machine learning techniques into products and/or AI solutions to enable customers to do the same.
  • Develops, adapts, or prototypes complex machine learning algorithms, models, or frameworks aligned with and motivated by product proposals or roadmaps with minimal guidance from more experienced engineers.
  • Conducts complex experiments to train and evaluate machine learning models and/or software independently.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$114,400.00 - $164,400.00

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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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