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The development target is Qualcomm’s next generation high-performance inference accelerator.\nCandidate should have a background in embedded software development and AI inferencing such as:\nChipset Power Blocks\nLow-Speed Peripheral Interfaces (I2C/SPI/UART)\nPCIe and Efficient Data Movement using DMA\nHardware/Software Bring-up and System Validation\nDevelopment Integration and Functional Testing (DIFT)\nTest Automation Frameworks and CI Infrastructure\nSoftware Quality and Regression Testing\nML Inference Software Stack (vLLM, Runtime, Compiler)\nOpen Source AI Models and Framework Integration\nCritical Skills and Aptitude\nUnderstanding of the ML software ecosystem and QA approaches/frameworks\nStrong fundamentals of Deep learning, transformer architecture, industry-grade LLM serving KPIs\nResponsible for development of test strategies and ML test harnesses for AI Inference Accelerators\n Ability to interact with firmware and app software stacks stakeholders and define workflows.\nStrong experience in Python and Shell scripting for test automation and infrastructure development.\nExperience with C/C++ software development, debugging, and testing on embedded platforms.\nExperience developing automated test frameworks and Development Integration Testing (DIFT) solutions.\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Git/Gerrit, and build automation.\nStrong understanding of SoC architecture, memory hierarchy, interrupts, power management, and multi-threaded programming.\nExperience validating hardware/software interfaces including PCIe, DMA, memory, and peripheral subsystems.\nExperience with software quality metrics, regression testing, and release qualification.\nFamiliarity with AI inference runtimes such as vLLM and accelerator software stacks.\nFamiliarity with compiler technologies, model onboarding, optimization, and deployment workflows.\nExperience working with open-source AI/ML models and frameworks such as Llama, DeepSeek, Qwen, PyTorch, Hugging Face, or similar.\nExcellent communication skills and ability to work across global cross-functional teams.\nThe Ideal Candidate Will Have/Demonstrate the Following\nFamiliarity with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe and LPDDR.\nFamiliarity with ECC, PCIe AER, RAS, and reliability validation.\nExperience with end-to-end system integration, feature validation, and Go/No-Go quality assessments.\nExperience with scalable automation frameworks, CI/CD systems, and continuous testing methodologies.\nExperience onboarding, validating, and optimizing open-source AI models on accelerator platforms.\nExperience working across firmware, runtime, compiler, and inference software stacks.\nDemonstrated technical leadership in software quality, validation, automation, and release readiness.\nExperience mentoring engineers and driving best practices across multiple teams.\n Minimum Qualifications:\n• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Test Engineering or related work experience.OR\nMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Test Engineering or related work experience.\nOR\nPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.\n• 1+ year of work or academic experience with Software Test or System Test, developing and automating test plans and/or tools (e.g., Source Code Control Systems, Continuous Integration Tools, and Bug Tracking Tools).\nApplicants: 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  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).\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.\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. 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