Job Specifications
Company
Qualcomm Canada ULC
Job Area
Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering
General Summary
Do you ever wonder when will connected devices become thinking devices? Be part of the group that is working on technology that will bring “Cognition” to all connected devices: That means devices that don’t just think, but instinctively react to their surroundings.
We are searching for an AI and DSP Applications Senior UI Software Engineer to be a part of the AI Processor team that is responsible for developing machine learning based applications and use cases developed for Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The candidate will design and develop cross-platform GUI tools, enabling users - internal teams and external customers - to interact with, visualize, model, and develop using the software frameworks developed by the team for AI, and DSP processing pipelines. These frameworks are intended to enable users to develop using new cutting-edge hardware accelerators in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and video processing. The candidate will work and contribute to research and development of new tools that simplify bringing artificial intelligence to mobile and edge devices.
The ideal candidate is experienced at building production grade GUI applications, architecting modular front-end systems, and delivering polished developer-facing tools. The candidate should be able to work with cross-functional teams to determine and understand requirements and resolve technical issues. The candidate should be able to provide key insights into feature design based on how to best present the team’s technology to internal and external customers.
The candidate should be able to read abstract problem definitions, define problem statements, design and ensure that goals of our end users and technology are met. The candidate is expected to follow strong SW development practices and processes. New Position.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform desktop applications that interface with internal frameworks, and modelling tools
Build intuitive and performant user interfaces to visualize data, manage workflow configurations, and enable debugging and validation
Architect modular, scalable front‑end systems
Collaborate closely with core teams to understand APIs, system interactions, and requirements
Ensure applications meet reliability, performance, and usability goals
Explore opportunities outside of mobile, including Automotive, IoT, XR, etc.
Experienced candidates (3+ years) are welcome to apply with competencies in the following areas:
Strong experience developing production cross-platform applications with Electron/VSCode or similar
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front‑end development practices
Experience with React, Streamlit or similar front‑end frameworks
Familiarity with Node.js, IPC communication patterns, and bundlers
Proficiency with modern C++, Python
Experience with Linux development
Deep understanding of software development principles and practices, OOP concepts
Experience working in a development team, using collaboration toolsets that include source control, code review, and continuous integration/continuous deployment
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of Android Native/HAL and Android multimedia frameworks (MediaCodec, Android Graphics, Camera HAL) a plus
Knowledge of high-performance computing
Familiar with computer/hardware architecture
Basic understanding of machine learning, computer vision, and digital image processing is a bonus
Familiar with performance modelling and analysis
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
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