Senior AI and DSP Applications Software Engineer (C++)

Markham, Ontario, Canada Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 9, 2025 Last posted July 9, 2025
Job description


Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

Do you ever wonder when will connected devices become thinking devices? Be part of the group that is working on technology that will bring “Cognition” to all connected devices: That means devices that don’t just think, but instinctively react to their surroundings.   

We are searching for an AI and DSP Applications Software Engineer to be a part of the AI Processor team that is responsible for developing machine learning based applications and use cases developed for Qualcomm Snapdragon processors.

The candidate will work on new cutting-edge hardware accelerators in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision and video processing and contribute to research and development of new applications that bring artificial intelligence to mobile and edge devices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ 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 1+ year of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop processing frameworks running on Android, Linux, and other high level operating systems as well as AI Processor to enable AI based multimedia use cases and hardware accelerators.
  • Test and validate algorithms for image quality, performance, and power
  • Explore opportunities outside of mobile, including Automotive, IoT, XR, etc.

Qualifications:

Engineers with ideally 2+ years pf professional experience in the following areas are welcome to apply:

  • Strong knowledge of Modern C++ and C
  • Good understanding of software development principles and practices, object-oriented design
  • Familiar with computer/hardware architecture and operating systems
  • Real-time software development concepts
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Python
  • Experience with Linux development
  • Experience with embedded software development
  • Understanding of Android Native/HAL and Android multimedia frameworks (MediaCodec, Android Graphics, Camera HAL) a plus
  • Knowledge of high-performance computing
  • Basic understanding of Machine learning, Computer vision, and Digital image processing is a bonus

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About this role

Summary

Develop machine learning applications for Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and validate algorithms for performance.

Job title

Senior AI and DSP Applications Software Engineer (C++)

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Located in Markham, Ontario; remote work not mentioned.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++Csoftware developmentobject-oriented designcomputer architectureoperating systemsreal-time software

Preferred skills

PythonLinuxembedded softwareAndroidhigh-performance computingmachine learningcomputer visiondigital image processing

Specializations

machine learningcomputer visionvideo processingembedded softwarereal-time
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Markham, ON, Canada

On-site City