senior machine learning AI Infrastructure Engineer ic · Posted Mar 18, 2026
$161,800 – $242,600
USD per year

About this role

Qualcomm is hiring a senior-level AI Infrastructure Engineer in the machine learning function based in San Diego, CA. Compensation is listed at $161,800–$242,600 per year.

Role
AI Infrastructure Engineer
Function
machine learning
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Location
San Diego, CA
Posted
Mar 18, 2026

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Job description

from Qualcomm careers

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Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

## Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > GPU ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm GPU Engineer, you may architect, design, implement, verify, and/or optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet and exceed customer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant GPU experience.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director and above).

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