AI Embedded Software Engineer

Nuvia

Nuvia

Software Engineering, Data Science
Markham, ON, Canada
Posted on Feb 25, 2026


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

AI’s ability to solve complex problems across multiple domains is transformative. In the AI Software team, we build the Qualcomm AI Engine direct to enables OEMs and developers to run their deep neural network (DNN) models on Qualcomm Hexagon Processors. Our team works with OEMs and developers to develop and optimize DNN models for the Qualcomm AI Stack. We are building optimized on-device AI stack with cutting edge hardware to run deep neural networks with that phone you keep in your pocket, that car you drive, or that vacuum cleaner you unleash to clean your house. Come join us if you want to work on bleeding edge AI technology. In this position you will build high performance software for AI engines to extend our AI solutions into industry leading customer use cases.

Replacement Headcount

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Development of modern C++17 software library for Qualcomm Hexagon Processors

  • Design and performance tune modern C++17 code for an embedded system

  • Development of model analyzing tools for the internal and external customers

  • Use cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux and QNX

  • Address issues found in existing and past Qualcomm AI products

  • Implement and optimize modern C++17 machine learning operations on Hexagon Processors

  • Debug customer machine learning use cases executing on Qualcomm AI Stack

  • Communication across globally diverse team

  • Participate in software quality process improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with modern C++17 language features

  • Background in mathematical algorithms using fast math libraries and vector instructions sets

  • Practical experience with developing middleware or firmware software

  • Experience with multitasking and multithreading driver development

  • Experience with Hexagon DSP SDK or cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems

  • Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch or ONNX

  • Experience with tools such as git, Linux, JIRA and Docker

  • Knowledge of design patterns

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$99,500.00 - $149,300.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.