Sr. Director, SoC Architecture

What the role needs

• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
• Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 10+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 9+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Caffe, Caffe 2, Pytorch, Keras).
• 5+ years of experience with low level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, QNX) and Hardware.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded system development and optimization with application to a specific problem domain in ML (e.g., NLP, multi-media).
• 5+ years of experience with one or more programming language suitable for machine learning (e.g., Python, R, C, C++)
• 5+ years of experience using statistics and probability (e.g., conditional probability, Bayes rule).
• 4+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).
• 4+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.

From the employer

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Machine Learning Engineer, you will create and implement machine learning techniques, frameworks, and tools that enable the efficient discovery and utilization of state-of-the-art machine learning solutions over a broad set of technology verticals or designs. Qualcomm Engineers collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the world of mobile, edge, auto, and IOT products through machine learning hardware and software. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 10+ 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 9+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field. • 5+ years of experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g., Tensor Flow, Caffe, Caffe 2, Pytorch, Keras). • 5+ years of experience with low level interactions between operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, QNX) and Hardware. • 5+ years of experience in embedded system development and optimization with application to a specific problem domain in ML (e.g., NLP, multi-media). • 5+ years of experience with one or more programming language suitable for machine learning (e.g., Python, R, C, C++) • 5+ years of experience using statistics and probability (e.g., conditional probability, Bayes rule). • 4+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports). • 4+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization. • 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Vice President and above). • 2+ years managing operating budgets and/or project financials. • D eveloped 1+ novel Machine Learning architecture(s). Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Leverages expert Machine Learning knowledge to influence and oversee the extending of training or runtime frameworks or model efficiency software tools with new features and optimizations. • Determines and oversees guidelines for modeling, architecture, and developing machine learning hardware (co-designed with machine learning software) for inference or training solutions. • Directs and oversees the development of optimized software to enable AI models deployed on hardware (e.g., machine learning kernels, compiler tools, or model efficiency tools, etc.) to allow specific hardware features. • Ensures the timely development and application of machine learning techniques into products and/or AI solutions to enable customers to do the same. • Executes on product proposals or roadmaps of various levels of complexity; defines strategy and direction for teams. • Provides updates regarding experiments of machine learning solutions to key stakeholders across the business. Level of Responsibility: • Provides supervision to other supervisors/managers who are direct reports. • Decision-making is critical in nature and highly impacts program, product, or project success. • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents. • Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department. • Has influence over the formulation and achievement of long-term business plans and objectives. • Completing tasks that require multiple steps that can be performed in various orders; tasks require simultaneously executing multiple cognitive abilities and maintaining information in short- or long-term memory. • Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively. Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. 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