ML Compiler and Firmware Engineer, Staff - Cork, Ireland

Company:

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > ASICS Engineering

General Summary:

About Us: Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology and semiconductor solutions. Our Neural Signal Processor is at the forefront of cutting-edge AI research, and we’re looking for a talented engineer to join our team.

Role Overview: As a C++ Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing the machine learning compiler, runtime firmware, and low-level RTOS stack for Qualcomm’s best-in-class accelerator. You’ll work closely with a geographically distributed team to optimize performance, enhance efficiency, and ensure seamless integration with our hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power efficiency

• Port open source operating systems, such as Zephyr, to the Hexagon architecture, to enable efficient execution of the machine learning firmware

• Debug and troubleshoot issues related to the runtime firmware

• Contribute to the development of a modern C++ project which uses extensive template metaprogramming techniques

• Work independently and in a self-directed manner, while also collaborating effectively with remote team members

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 10 or more years of experience,.

• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) and Python

• Understanding of low-level embedded software, such as the Zephyr RTOS

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and compiler development is a plus

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with remote team members

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a dynamic team working on cutting-edge AI technology

• Opportunity to contribute to the future of a key growth area for one of the world's largest semiconductor companies

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

If you’re passionate about machine learning, Python, C++, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s shape the future together.

Where you will be working

Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.
There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.
A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.

Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

What's on Offer

Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:

• Salary, stock and performance related bonus

• Maternity/Paternity Leave

• Employee stock purchase scheme

• Matching pension scheme

• Education Assistance

• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)

• Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being

• Bicycle purchase scheme

• Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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.

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