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Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI

qualcomm
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026
💰 $156,000/yr($104,000/yr$156,000/yr)

About the role


Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Modem Technologies Software

General Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Generative AI to join our core AI team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge generative AI solutions, with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Intelligent agent systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement RAG-based solutions to enhance LLM capabilities with external knowledge sources

  • Develop and optimize LLM fine-tuning strategies for specific use cases and domain adaptation

  • Create robust evaluation frameworks for measuring and improving model performance

  • Build and maintain agentic workflows for autonomous AI systems

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement AI solutions

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related technical field

  • 3+ years of experience in Machine Learning/AI engineering

  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

  • Practical experience with LLM deployments and fine-tuning

  • Experience with vector databases and embedding models

  • Familiarity with modern AI/ML infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

  • Strong understanding of RAG architectures and implementation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with popular LLM frameworks (Langchain, LlamaIndex, Transformers)

  • Knowledge of prompt engineering and chain-of-thought techniques

  • Experience with containerization and microservices architecture

  • Background in Reinforcement Learning

  • Contributions to open-source AI projects

  • Experience with ML ops and model deployment pipelines

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

  • Experience with agile development methodologies

  • Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities

  • Strong focus on code quality and best practices

  • Understanding of AI ethics and responsible AI development

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