Staff Software Engineer, Qualcomm AI Runtime
Qualcomm · Markham
About this role
Qualcomm is hiring a staff-level Software Engineer based in Markham. The posting calls out experience with C++, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs. Compensation is listed at $131,200–$181,200 per year.
- Role
- Software Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Location
- Markham
- Posted
- Dec 31, 2025
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Job description
from Qualcomm careers##
Company:
Qualcomm Canada ULC
## Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering
General Summary:
Staff Software Engineer – Qualcomm AI Runtime
AI is revolutionizing how we solve complex, cross-domain challenges—and Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI is at the forefront of this transformation. As part of the AI Software team, you will contribute to the development of the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, empowering OEMs, and developers to deploy advanced deep neural networks (DNNs) on cutting-edge Qualcomm Hexagon DSP Systems.
In this role, your focus will be on design and development of software to enable GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities for on-device via Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, enabling real-time, high-performance inference across diverse platforms—from smartphones and automotive systems to smart appliances. You will collaborate with developers and OEMs to optimize GenAI models for on-device inferencing capabilities. You will have the opportunity to show your passion for software design and development with your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.
Join us to shape the future of intelligent devices powered by GenAI—where your work will directly impact how users interact with technology in their daily lives.
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