Machine Learning Systems Engineer, Staff - XR Labs

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering General Summary Qualcomm XR Labs in San Diego is expanding our perception team focusing on Smartglasses and XR (AR/VR/MR) solutions and driving low-power SoCs for personal AI and XR devices. We develop integrated, multi-modal DL systems to deliver ultra-optimized, power-efficient software and hardware to enable the intelligent perception of the world around us. Job description / responsibilities Quickly understand latest academic and state-of-the-art algorithms on Multimodal LLMs, VLMs and related systems, prototyping on desktop and migrating to Qualcomm SoCs. Technical leadership in designing, prototyping, and optimizing systems for Smartglasses and XR devices. Understand Smartglasses and XR use-cases and concurrency constraints to drive multi-modal network architectures for combined processing to achieve minimal power consumption. Communication with use‑case stakeholders, customers, tech teams, and HW design teams to ensure optimal architectures for low‑power features. Key Experience Areas Hands‑on development of deep learning models (PyTorch/TensorFlow) and practical ML pipelines. Hands‑on experience with Multimodal LLMs and VLM systems, including data curation, training, deployment, and optimization. Experience in Multimodal ML including Audio, Speech, Video, User Input, and Personalization. Strong coding skills in Python and C++ for production and on-device implementation. Experience with on-device optimization (quantization, acceleration, profiling) on mobile or embedded platforms. Preferred Experience Experience with Smartglasses and Augmented/Virtual Reality devices and applications. Experience in development, incl. testing and debugging on XR devices, mobile platforms or other embedded systems. Strong C++ skills with solid object‑oriented design principles. Real‑time computer graphics. What we offer Be part of a world‑class Smart Glasses & XR team researching and developing Personal AI and Augmented Reality devices. Understand and analyze requirements for perception systems for XR platforms. See your contributions on industry‑leading chips embedded in the next generation of Smart Glasses, AR and VR devices, smartphones, and robotics. Salary, stock, and performance related bonus. Employee Stock Purchase Program. Relocation and immigration support (if needed). Mentor program for intensive induction and further training opportunities. 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. 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. PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑View email address on click.appcast.io or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification. Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits: $158,400.00 - $237,600.00. The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr