Staff Machine Learning Systems, Compiler & Performance Engineer
at Qualcomm
Posted 17 hours ago
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- Compensation
- $158,400 – $237,600 USD
- City
- Not specified
- Country
- United States
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Join Qualcomm's ML Systems Team to analyze ML/AI algorithms and workloads and to drive future features in Qualcomm’s ML hardware/software offerings. You will develop and evolve ML/AI compilers, systems, and algorithms to efficiently map ML workloads onto Qualcomm hardware. The role involves creating performance-driven simulations in C++ and Python, evaluating performance/area/power trade-offs, and performing pre-silicon performance predictions. You will lead multiple teams across sites in cross-functional collaborations.
Company:
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning EngineeringGeneral Summary:
As a member of Qualcomm’s ML Systems Team, you will participate in two activities:
Analysis of ML/AI algorithms and workloads to drive future features in Qualcomm’s ML HW/SW offerings
Development and evolution of ML/AI compilers, systems and algorithms for efficient mappings of ML/AI algorithms on existing and future HW
Key Responsibilities include:
Contributing to the development and evolution of ML/AI systems and compilers within Qualcomm
Defining and implementing algorithms for mapping ML/AI workloads to Qualcomm HW
Understanding trends in ML network design, through customer engagements and latest academic research, and how this affects both SW and HW design
Creation of performance-driven simulation components (using C++, Python) for analysis and design of high-performance HW/SW algorithms on future SoCs
Exploration and analysis of performance/area/power trade-offs for future HW and SW ML algorithms
Pre-Silicon prediction of performance for various ML algorithms
Running, debugging and analyzing performance simulations to suggest enhancements to Qualcomm hardware and software to tackle compute and system memory-related bottlenecks
Manage several teams responsible for the tasks listed above
Successful applications will work in cross-site, cross-functional teams.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
10 years’ experience in Software Architecture and/or Compilers and/or Performance Modeling
Demonstrated ability to learn, think and adapt in fast changing environment
Ability to lead teams through problem understanding, solution ideation, implementation and iteration
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, analytical and debugging skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong background in algorithm development and performance analysis is essential
The following experiences would be significant assets
Strong object-oriented design principles
Strong knowledge of C++
Strong knowledge of Python
Experience in compiler design and development
Knowledge of network model formats/platforms (eg. Pytorch, Tensorflow, ONNX) is an asset.
On-silicon debug skills of high-performance compute algorithms
Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Knowledge of software development processes (revision control, CD/CI, etc.)
Familiarity with tools such as git, Jenkins, Docker, clang/MSVC
Knowledge of computer architecture, digital circuits and event-driven transactional models/simulators
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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:
$158,400.00 - $237,600.00The 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 – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link.
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