kernel-optimization jobs in San Diego

Lead a machine learning engineering team designing Visual Language Action Models, Vision Language Models, and Large Language Models for autonomous driving and infotainment on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform. Optimize deep networks for accuracy-latency trade-offs on resource-constrained edge devices, focusing on low-level perception, end-to-end autonomous driving (L2/L3 ADAS), and multi-modal sensor fusion.…See more Drive cross-functional collaboration with automotive OEMs and internal Qualcomm teams while building a world-class AI/deep learning engineering organization. Requires 6–8+ years of systems engineering or machine learning experience (depending on degree level), with hands-on expertise in deep learning network design, quantization, and deployment on edge AI accelerators.

Build and optimize scalable LLM inference platforms at Qualcomm's Cloud AI team, implementing advanced serving techniques like KV-cache management, speculative algorithms, and model optimization. Contribute to production serving frameworks (vLLM, SGLang, Triton, TGI) and work with customers on deployment solutions.…See more Collaborate with compiler, firmware, and platform teams to drive efficient serving through autoscaling, load balancing, and routing. Requires deep understanding of transformer architectures, strong PyTorch and Python skills, computer architecture knowledge, and hands-on experience profiling and optimizing deep learning workloads.