AI / ML Engineer, Sr Lead

Company:Qualcomm India Private Limited
Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Experience and Qualifications:

○ 5 to 10 years of experience applying AI and machine learning techniques 
to practical technology solutions.
○ Expertise in ML, deep learning, TensorFlow, NLP, and Transformer 
architecture.
○ Strong programming skills in Python, scripting, C/C++, with additional 
proficiency in Java as a complementary skill.
○ Experience working with various target OS’s like Android, Windows, Linux.
○ Familiarity with deploying large language models (LLMs) and embedding 
model/sentence transformers in production use cases.
○ Familiar with core machine learning model architecture and conventions, 
including CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, and ensemble methods 
○ Thorough knowledge of basic algorithms, object-oriented design 
principles, and best practices.
○ Ability to fine-tune large language models using custom content 
(documents, data, code).
○ Ability to optimize Model inferences using techniques such as 
quantization, pruning, distillation while evaluating the runtime results on 
specific HW such as CPU, GPU, NPU etc.
○ Proficiency in working with large-scale datasets, preprocessing, and 
creating appropriate data representations and applying concepts such as 
concepts such as RAG, GGML to optimize results. 
○ Ability to keep up with newly released advances in AI/ML, toolsets, and 
architecture for both Edge and Cloud AI across multiple OS’s and 
environments.
○ Skilled in building and maintaining agentic workflows for autonomous AI 
systems, enabling goal-driven, adaptive behavior across complex tasks.
○ Proficient in version control systems such as Git, with hands-on 
experience in collaborative workflows, branching strategies, and 
contributing to open-source projects

Responsibilities:

○ Fine-tune large language models using custom content (documents, 
data, etc.).
○ Articulate and document solutions architecture and lessons learned for 
each exploration and accelerated incubation.
○ Act as a liaison between stakeholders and project teams, delivering 
feedback and enabling necessary changes in product performance or 
presentation.
○ Develop and optimize AI solutions on Qualcomm platforms, focusing on 
performance, efficiency, and real-world deployment constraints.
○ Collaborate with startups, developers, and students, enabling them to 
understand and adopt emerging technologies through technical 
guidance, community engagement, and ecosystem support

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

○ Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, 
Data Science, or a related field.
○ Experience working on experimental/proto solutions and implementing 
end-to-end ML/NLP systems from development to deployment.
○ Familiarity with relevant machine learning/deep learning frameworks 
such as PyTorch, TensorFlow. 
○ Exposure to transformer-based models (e.g., BERT, GPT, T5, Llama).
○ Global team collaboration experience.
○ Familiarity with cloud environments (GCP/AWS).
○ Ability to document and create training solutions based on projects 
worked on.

Additional Elements:

○ Domain Expertise:
■ Deep understanding of the specific industry or domain where 
AI/ML solutions will be applied.
■ Knowledge of relevant regulations, data privacy, and ethical 
considerations.
○ Collaboration and Communication Skills:
■ Effective collaboration in cross-functional teams.
■ Effective communication skills with non-technical audiences.
■ Community collaboration through open-source contributions and 
knowledge sharing is a strong value-add skill.
○ Prototyping and Rapid Iteration:
■ Proficiency in rapid prototyping and iterative development.
○ Problem-Solving and Creativity:
■ Ability to tackle novel challenges and think creatively.
○ Deployment and Scalability:
■ Knowledge of deployment strategies and scalability 
considerations.
○ Performance Optimization:
■ Familiarity with optimizing model performance and resource 
usage.
○ Continuous Learning:
■ Commitment to stay updated with AI/ML advancements.
■ Learning agility and adaptability in dynamic environments.
○ Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities

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