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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
Detailed JD:
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Job Description: CPU Software & Hardware Co-Design Engineer (ML Systems)
We are building a high-impact team at the intersection of CPU architecture, machine learning workloads, and system-level performance optimization. This role focuses on CPU software–hardware co-design for next-generation QMX architectures, including workload characterization, simulation, kernel optimization, and driving architectural insights for future CPU designs. The ideal candidate will work across the full stack—from ML models to low-level kernels to architectural feedback—enabling efficient execution of ML workloads on CPU platforms.
Key Responsibilities
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Drive measurable improvements in workload performance
4\. Software–Hardware Co-Design
Collaborate with CPU architecture and design teams to:
Provide data-driven insights from real workloads
Identify inefficiencies and propose architectural enhancements
* Influence next-generation CPU features in:
Compute units
Vector/SIMD extensions (e.g., QMX)
Memory subsystems
5\. ML Kernel & Library Development (QMX Focus)
Design and implement highly optimized ML kernels and libraries for QMX architecture
* Develop kernels for:
GEMM, convolution, attention, activation functions, etc.
* Enable integration with:
Open-source ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, ONNX, XNNPACK, MLAS)
* Apply advanced optimizations:
SIMD/vectorization
Cache-aware execution
Parallel execution strategies
6\. Benchmarking & Performance Engineering
Optimize CPU-centric ML benchmarks such as:
Geekbench AI
Internal benchmarking suites
Establish performance baselines and track improvements across hardware generations
Perform competitive analysis and performance positioning
* Strong background in:
Computer Architecture / Systems Programming
Machine Learning fundamentals
* Proficiency in:
C/C++ (mandatory)
* Experience with:
Performance profiling, benchmarking, and optimization
* Experience with:
QEMU or equivalent simulators
ML kernel development (GEMM, convolution, attention)
* Knowledge of:
CPU architecture (pipelines, caching, SIMD/vector extensions such as NEON, SVE, QMX)
* Familiarity with:
ML frameworks and inference stacks
* Experience with low-level optimization:
Intrinsics, assembly, memory and cache tuning
Why Join This Team
Work on next-generation CPU architectures (QMX)
Directly influence hardware design through real workload insights
Solve end-to-end ML performance challenges (model → kernel → silicon)
Collaborate with top architecture, systems, and AI teams
High-impact role with visibility across product and research roadmaps
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