Engineer/Sr. Engineer - Gen AI/ML

CompanyQualcomm India Private LimitedJob AreaEngineering Group, Engineering Group > Software EngineeringGeneral SummaryAs 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 Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.ORPhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.Location - HyderabadExperience - 1-5 YearsWe are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineers 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement RAG-based solutions to enhance LLM capabilities with external knowledge sourcesDevelop and optimize LLM fine-tuning strategies for specific use cases and domain adaptationCreate robust evaluation frameworks for measuring and improving model performanceBuild and maintain agentic workflows for autonomous AI systemsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and implement AI solutionsRequired QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or related technical field3+ years of experience in Machine Learning/AI engineeringStrong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)Practical experience with LLM deployments and fine-tuningExperience with vector databases and embedding modelsFamiliarity with modern AI/ML infrastructure and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Strong understanding of RAG architectures and implementationPreferred QualificationsExperience with popular LLM frameworks (Langchain, LlamaIndex, Transformers)Knowledge of prompt engineering and chain-of-thought techniquesExperience with containerization and microservices architectureBackground in NLP and deep learningBackground in Reinforcement LearningContributions to open-source AI projectsExperience with ML ops and model deployment pipelinesSkills And CompetenciesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent communication and collaboration abilitiesExperience with agile development methodologiesAbility to balance multiple projects and prioritiesStrong focus on code quality and best practicesUnderstanding of AI ethics and responsible AI developmentApplicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. 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