machine-learning jobs in San Diego

As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer on Qualcomm's AI Software team, you will design and develop the Qualcomm AI Runtime (QAIRT) SDK for IoT platforms, enabling efficient execution of deep neural networks, LLMs, and modern AI architectures.…See more You will lead feature development, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver scalable AI software solutions. The role requires 8+ years of software development experience with strong C/C++ and Linux proficiency, hands-on technical leadership, and the ability to keep pace with rapid industry and academic advances in machine learning and software engineering.

Senior Software Engineer/Research Scientist applying advanced mathematical and algorithmic expertise to defense technology development. Responsibilities include algorithm development in probability, statistics, estimation theory, machine learning, and optimization; designing and maintaining C++ software applications in Linux environments; prototyping AI/ML solutions in MATLAB, Python, and TensorFlow; and managing DevOps workflows using GitLab, Docker, and Podman.…See more Requires 10+ years of engineering experience, a B.S. in engineering/mathematics, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Lead Software Engineer managing a team of cloud engineers with technical mentorship, career guidance, and performance management responsibilities. The role involves defining and executing a cloud technical roadmap aligned with business goals, architecting high-availability and scalable systems on Google Cloud Platform, and supporting machine learning workloads and data ingestion at scale.…See more Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years in cloud architecture or distributed systems, and 3+ years of technical leadership.

Lead architecture, design, and development of XR platform software (AR/VR/MR) on Snapdragon platforms, working across system architecture, embedded software, graphics, AI/ML, and computer vision. Translate product requirements into implementation specifications, drive architectural trade-offs for performance and power efficiency, and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.…See more Requires strong C++ proficiency, experience with heterogeneous computing systems (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI accelerators), Android/Linux embedded platforms, and 8+ years of software engineering experience.

As an AI Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will develop and optimize machine learning software for the Qualcomm AI Stack (QAIRT and Genie SDKs), enabling efficient execution of large language models and deep neural networks on Snapdragon platforms. You will validate and optimize performance of generative AI models, debug complex issues, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust AI solutions.…See more The role requires strong software design, programming, and debugging skills, with expertise in machine learning frameworks, embedded systems optimization, and languages like Python or C++. You will work with minimal supervision, participate in design reviews, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Lead the strategy and delivery of enterprise discovery informatics platforms for pharmaceutical research, translating scientific needs into scalable technology capabilities and product roadmaps. Partner with business stakeholders to analyze chemistry and computational science workflows, define IT requirements, and modernize lead discovery and optimization processes across multi-site teams.…See more Manage portfolio strategy, identify technology gaps, drive data-driven and AI-augmented discovery workflows, and ensure measurable business impact through effective project execution and risk management.

Qualcomm seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of XR platform software (AR/VR/MR) on Snapdragon platforms. The role requires deep expertise in C++, heterogeneous computing (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI accelerators), Android/Linux embedded systems, and system-level performance optimization.…See more Responsibilities include defining platform requirements, conducting architecture trade-offs for power/latency/performance, collaborating with computer vision and AI/ML teams, and driving technical decisions across multiple product areas. The ideal candidate brings commercial product experience and expertise in computer vision, graphics, SLAM, sensor fusion, or XR frameworks.

Lead end-to-end development of AI agents and autonomous engineering tools for Teradata's enterprise platform, managing multiple global engineering teams. Shape engineering strategy for agent platforms, LLM gateways, vector stores, observability frameworks, and low-code/no-code/pro-code agent frameworks.…See more Drive architecture standardization, governance practices, operationalization pipelines, and ROI metrics while partnering with product, architecture, and AI platform teams. Requires 12+ years software engineering experience with 5+ years in technical leadership, hands-on expertise with LLMs, agent frameworks, distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern CI/CD tools.

Digital Test Engineers will create test solutions for Qualcomm silicon validation, characterization, and manufacturing enablement across microprocessors, high-speed I/O, logic, and memory IP. The role involves hands-on work with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers), signal integrity analysis, and development using Python, Java, and Linux.…See more Candidates will support product introduction across multiple specializations including DFT/yield management, AI/ML-driven test development, and emerging areas like 2.5D/3D IC testing and photonic integrated circuits. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years of hardware engineering experience.

Design and build a scalable Fleet Dispatch System for autonomous robotaxis, optimizing real-time mission assignment and route planning. Apply operational research techniques—linear programming, integer programming, stochastic processes, and queuing theory—to solve complex dispatch problems.…See more Develop and integrate optimization algorithms, using simulation models to validate effectiveness. Requires a strong foundation in algorithm development, machine learning, and data analysis, with proficiency in Java or Kotlin.

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer for their Power and Limits management group to develop firmware and software solutions for chipsets across multiple subsystems. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing robust software architectures, performing detailed performance/power analysis, and developing profiling and debugging tools for silicon validation.…See more Candidates will work across system, power, software, and hardware teams to optimize power efficiency, thermal performance, and execution efficiency from pre-silicon through commercialization, with exposure to ARM architecture, real-time operating systems, and machine learning applications.

Lead the entire engineering team at a VC-backed AI trading firm, combining hands-on ML research and model development with technical leadership. Own the end-to-end development of production AI systems deployed in live financial markets, including model design, training, evaluation, and infrastructure.…See more Set technical direction across ML and software engineers, drive hiring and team development, and translate research into measurable real-world trading performance. Require 5–8 years of applied ML/AI experience with 3+ years managing full engineering teams.

Design, develop, and deploy end-to-end generative AI solutions including GenAI agents, LLMs, and applications to solve complex business challenges. Build data pipelines, design APIs for AI accessibility, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, data scientists, business) to implement enterprise GenAI solutions.…See more Requires 4+ years of full-stack application development (Java, Python, JavaScript) and 3+ years with data structures, algorithms, and data stores. Stay current with AI research and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Staff Software Developer who will design, develop, and maintain AI-enabled knowledge management and decision-support platforms for environmental and engineering applications. Responsibilities include building data ingestion workflows, implementing retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems with vector embeddings and semantic search, developing backend services and APIs, creating secure web-based UIs, and working with cloud services (Azure AI Search, Blob Storage, PostgreSQL).…See more The role requires strong software development skills demonstrated through a public code portfolio, familiarity with LLMs and prompt engineering, and the ability to collaborate across technical teams to translate project needs into practical features.