AI Infrastructure Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain NPU-related new features and customer requirements on Qualcomm platforms.
• Participate in NPU driver development and optimization, focusing on performance, stability, and maintainability for Hexagon use cases.
• Optimize NPU RPC performance and software interaction paths to reduce customer integration overhead.
• Improve NSP algorithm integration efficiency by enhancing software enablement and debug methodologies.
• Drive urgent issue resolution for customer NSP algorithm integration, including root-cause analysis and blocker closure.
• Collaborate with AI software, driver, kernel, and platform teams to support Linux-based application and driver development.
• Provide technical guidance, API usage support, and development best practices to improve customer adoption of Qualcomm NPU/Hexagon software stacks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or above in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid capability in embedded system design and software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Hands-on experience in Linux application development and Linux driver development.
• Proficiency in using AI development tools (e.g., Claude, Codex) to improve development efficiency.
• Good English communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Qualcomm platform AI software development, such as QNN, SNPE, and Hexagon SDK.
• Experience in RPC driver development and/or RPC performance optimization.
• Experience with Linux PCIe-related development, specifically for NPU, GPU, or heterogeneous compute subsystems.
• Experience with NPU/GPU driver-related development, debugging, or performance tuning.

About the Company

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, developing end-to-end solutions that power the world's most advanced connected devices. We foster a supportive, inclusive culture where the brightest minds work together to solve complex challenges and drive breakthrough innovations.