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Job description
Qualcomm is hiring a Lead Engineer, XR Systems R&D Specialist — a full-time, based in Bangalore, India role. Apply directly on Qualcomm's careers page below.
Lead Engineer Senior, XR Systems R&D Specialist
Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Software Engineering
Work Location: onsite
Company:
Qualcomm India Private LimitedJob Area:
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems EngineeringGeneral Summary:
The XR Labs team at Qualcomm Bangalore designs systems that realize the prowess of XR devices for enabling AI use-cases as well as immersive experiences. Tight thermal and power budgets on these devices, strict latency limits and unreliable wireless connectivity (when multiple devices work together to realize a use-case) are some of the challenges to be overcome in the process. We are growing our team to push the boundaries of on-device AI, perception, rendering, streaming and display of immersive multimedia.
Job Function/General Responsibilities
Candidates bring in excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and familiarity with one or more of the following areas: audio, video, image processing and compression algorithms (traditional and machine learning based), multimedia IP architecture, basics of machine learning, co-design of multimedia processing and AI stacks. Proficiency in multimedia S/W design and interfacing with multimedia H/W modules on an SOC would be beneficial for the role. In this job the candidate would:
Be part of a world-class XR team researching and developing mobile Augmented and Virtual Reality enabling technology
Develop power-efficient and performant multimedia processing systems in conjunction with XR workloads related to perception and AI
Prototype the resultant system designs on XR devices, profile power/performance/quality, present feasibility/influence future SOC and SW architecture
Collaborate across functional boundaries in defining architecture, APIs, design and schedule
See their design in action on industry-leading chips embedded in the next generation of AR and VR devices and adjacent markets
Critical “Must Have” skills/experience for role
Strong understanding of more than one of the following areas: audio, video, image processing and compression algorithms (traditional and machine learning based), multimedia IP architecture, basics of machine learning, co-design of multimedia processing and AI stacks
Well versed in basics of signal processing, algorithm optimization
Excellent familiarity with AI coding tools, as well as basic s/w skills: C, C++, Python experience
Excellent presentation and technical writing skills
Bachelors or higher degree holders in CS or ECE are welcome to apply
5+ years of industry experience after Bachelors and 4+ years of industry experience after Masters is preferred
Demonstrated independence in defining and performing tasks given a well defined problem
Preferred skills/experience for role
Experience in software development, incl. testing and debugging on XR devices, mobile platforms or other embedded systems
Ability to mentor/lead 1-2 engineers
Education Text
Required: Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Keywords
AI glasses, Augmented reality, computer vision, multimedia, video compression, image processing, signal processing, ML for multimedia, power-efficient design
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
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The required skills for Lead Engineer, XR Systems R&D Specialist at Qualcomm include: Machine Learning, C, C++, Python.
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