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We are investing in several supporting technologies including Deep Learning. The Qualcomm Cloud AI team is developing hardware and software solutions for Inference Acceleration.\nWe are hiring LLMServing Engineers at multiple levels to join our dynamic, collaborative team. This role spans the full product lifecycle-from cutting-edgeresearch and development to commercial deployment-and demands strategic thinking, strong execution, and excellent communication skills.\nThis role involves thefollowing activities:\nBuilding a scalable LLM inference platform using inference techniques (e.g.disaggregated servingand KV-Cache management,advanced parallelism,speculative algorithms, model optimization, specialized kernels).\n\nContribute to the development of LLM Servingpackages (e.g.vLLM, SGLang, TGI, Triton-Inferenceserver, Dynamo, LLM-d).\n\nWork closely with customers to drive solutions by collaborating with internal compiler, firmwareand platform teams.\n\nWork atthe forefront of GenAIby understanding advanced algorithms (e.g.attention mechanisms, MoEs)and numericsto identifynew optimization opportunities.\n\nDrive efficient servingthrough smart autoscaling, load balancingandrouting.\n\nEngage with open-sourceserving communitiesto evolvethe framework.\n\nCandidates for this position will demonstratethe following:\nHands-on experience in one or more of thefollowing LLM serving/Orchestrationpackages (Triton-Inference Server, vLLM, SGLang, Ollama, llm-d, KServe, LMCache, MoonCake)\n\nDeep understanding of foundational LLMs, VLMs, SLMs, transformer-basedarchitectures.\n\nStrong experience in developinglanguage models using PyTorch.\n\nStrong computer science fundamentals - algorithms, data structures, parallel and distributed programming.\n\nUnderstanding of computer architecture,ML accelerators,in-memory processinganddistributedsystems.\n\nStrong Python development skills for large-scale projects with passion for software engineering.\n\nExperience in analyzing, profiling, and optimizingdeep learningworkloads.\n\nProactive learning about the latest inference optimization techniques.\n\nExcellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in afast-pacedand collaborative environment.\n\nMSin Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.\n\nBonus Skills:\nOpen-source contribution to any GenAIpackage.\n\nExperience architectinganddeveloping large-scale distributed systems.\n\nHigh-level kernel design experience (PyTorch, CUDA, Triton).\n\nKnowledge of torch.compileor torchDynamo\n\nPhDin Computer Science, Computer EngineeringorMachine Learning\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\n• 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\nMaster'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.\nOR\nPhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.\nQualcomm 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  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).\nTo all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.\nEEO 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.\nQualcomm 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.\nPay rangeand Other Compensation & Benefits :\n$162,000.00 - $243,000.00The 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. 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