Machine Learning Senior Engineer - Generative AI

Location: San Diego, California, United States of America

Department: Modem Technologies Software

Work Location: onsite

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software

General Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Generative AI to join our core AI team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge generative AI solutions, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Intelligent agent systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement RAG-based solutions to enhance LLM capabilities with external knowledge sources
• Develop and optimize LLM fine-tuning strategies for specific use cases and domain adaptation
• Create robust evaluation frameworks for measuring and improving model performance
• Build and maintain agentic workflows for autonomous AI systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement AI solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with popular LLM frameworks (Langchain, LlamaIndex, Transformers)
• Knowledge of prompt engineering and chain-of-thought techniques
• Experience with containerization and microservices architecture
• Background in Reinforcement Learning
• Contributions to open-source AI projects
• Experience with ML ops and model deployment pipelines

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities
• Strong focus on code quality and best practices
• Understanding of AI ethics and responsible AI development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning/AI engineering
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Practical experience with LLM deployments and fine-tuning
• Experience with vector databases and embedding models
• Familiarity with modern AI/ML infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong understanding of RAG architectures and implementation

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$135,400.00 - $203,200.00

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