Staff Engineer - ML Libraries Development Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 25
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
CPU architecture team is driving the core math libraries needed for ML/AI acceleration. This position/s will expose you to Qualcomm's cutting edge SoC and ML/AI platforms in the industry. The role focuses on optimizing core ML kernels using the latest ARM CPU architecture advancements to enhance ML model performance on Qualcomm SoCs.
What you will do
- Participate in Optimizing the core ML kernels using the latest advancements like SME, SVE of the ARM CPU architecture and enhance the performance of the ML models on the CPU of the QCOM SoC.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARM Arch64 ISA
- Optimizing kernels for vector Processors
- Understanding of the basic linear algebra functions used in AI/ML
- Algorithm design (logic, critical thinking)
- Performance Evaluation and Optimization of the applications for ARM architecture
- Inferencing of the ML models written in Pytorch/TensorFlow/Keras
- Understanding of the typical Open-Source Library framework design
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
- 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Preferred qualifications
- Strong Programming skills and deep understanding of the ARM ISA
- understanding of the algorithms suitable for Vector and matrix accelerators
- Strong Analytical and debugging skills
- Good understanding of Optimizing the Linear Algebra algorithms
- Performance evaluation using QEMU, Simulators, Emulators and on Real Hardware
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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