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Senior Network Engineer
Kepler Communications Inc.
Canada
- Full-time
Basic Linux networking knowledge including interface configuration, routing tables, firewall rules, and troubleshooting connectivity
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Software Developer II
Jeppesen ForeFlight
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are seeking a Software Developer II to join our Application Development team in Montreal. In this client-facing role, you will deliver work independently, write and maintain production…
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Full Stack Software Developer
Hays
Mississauga, ON
- $90,000 to $105,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a skilled Full Stack Software Developer with 5+ years of professional experience to design, develop, and maintain robust web applications from concept to deployment.…
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Software Developer Intern
Pason
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Software Developer II
ForeFlight
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are seeking a Software Developer II to join our Application Development team in Montreal. In this client-facing role, you will deliver work independently, write and maintain production…
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Student Intern, Operations Techology & AI Solutions
Celestica International LP
Toronto, ON
- $23 to $30 CAD / hour
General Tooling & OS: Working Familiarity with Git, Linux/Windows environments, and basic cloud or automation environments (Google Workspace, GCP, Azure DevOps, or Apps Script)
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Software Developer Intern (Rigsite)
Pason
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Familiar with Linux systems (Linux virtual machines a plus)
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Software Developer Intern (Enterprise Applications)
Pason
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Pason is seeking a Software Developer Intern for the Enterprise Applications team (EA) for a 16-month internship from May 2027 until August 2028. During your internship at Pason, you will…
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Software Developer Intern (Datahub)
Pason
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Staff Software Engineer, Qualcomm AI Runtime
Qualcomm
Markham, ON
- Full-time
Use cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux, Windows on Snapdragon and QNX
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Information Technology (IT) Manager
Kepler Communications Inc.
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
Own the reliability, scalability, and lifecycle management of Kepler's infrastructure, including network operations, Linux and Windows systems, identity and access management,…
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Junior L1 Software Developer
Ericsson
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
We are looking for a curious, driven junior developer who is passionate about high‑performance embedded software, low‑level programming, and cloud‑ready systems. If you are excited by…
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Security Analyst II
CI Financial
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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C-GE-470 - Spécialiste d’intégration Défense et sécurité-EN
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Connaissances des langages C, C++ dans un environnement Linux et Windows.
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C-GE-950 – Développeur(se) logiciel-EN
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Expérience en environnement Windows, Linux, Microsoft Visual Studio 2003, 2005 et 2010, ou des technologies PC.
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C-GE-055 – Développeur Logiciel [Système d’exploitation & Configuration]
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Expérience dans le développement logiciel sur Windows et Linux.
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Senior Security Specialist
CI Financial
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Enterprise NAS & Object Storage Specialist
TD
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Mixed Signal IP Integration Engineer – New Grad
Ciena
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
The must haves:
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C-GE-950 – Développeur(se) logiciel
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Expérience en environnement Windows, Linux, Microsoft Visual Studio 2003, 2005 et 2010, ou des technologies PC.
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C-GE-055 – Développeur Logiciel [Système d’exploitation & Configuration]
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Expérience dans le développement logiciel sur Windows et Linux.
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Lead Platform Engineer (DevOps & MLOps)
Shore Consulting
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Partner with Product Engineering and QA to improve test reliability, deployment quality, and developer experience.
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C-GE-470 - Spécialiste d’intégration Défense et sécurité
CAE
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Connaissances des langages C, C++ dans un environnement Linux et Windows.
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Cyber Security Analyst
2iSolutions Inc.
London, ON
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Engineering Applications Administrator - Onsite
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Ottawa, ON · Canada-Ottawa
- Full-time
Administering Linux and Windows Virtual environment for Engineering use in conjunction with IT

Qualcomm

Staff Software Engineer, Qualcomm AI Runtime

Markham, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Original job description

Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Machine Learning Engineering

General Summary:

Staff Software Engineer – Qualcomm AI Runtime

AI is revolutionizing how we solve complex, cross-domain challenges - and Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI is at the forefront of this transformation. As part of the AI Software team, you will contribute to the development of the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, empowering OEMs, and developers to deploy advanced deep neural networks (DNNs) on cutting-edge Qualcomm Hexagon DSP Systems.

In this role, your focus will be on design and development of software to enable GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities for on-device via Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK, enabling real-time, high-performance inference across diverse platforms - from smartphones and automotive systems to smart appliances. You will collaborate with developers and OEMs to optimize GenAI models for on-device inferencing capabilities. You will have the opportunity to show your passion for software design and development with your analytical, design, programming, and debugging skills.

Join us to shape the future of intelligent devices powered by GenAI - where your work will directly impact how users interact with technology in their daily lives.

New Headcount

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and develop high-performance software using model C++17 for the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK
Design and develop impactful solutions to optimize GenAI model execution on-device, leveraging Hexagon DSPs for efficient inference latency and power.
Lead new features development for Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK and collaborate with global cross functional team as part of the software development lifecycle
Lead project discussions and analysis on system and model deployment designs for GenAI models
Use cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems such as Android, embedded Linux, Windows on Snapdragon and QNX
Implement and optimize Machine Learning operations using modern C++17 on Hexagon DSP systems
Contribute to the development of tools and GenAI workflows for chip design, model and system analysis
Participate in software quality process improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

Six or more years of relevant work experience
Experience with modern C++17 language features and C++ design patterns
Background in mathematical algorithms using fast math libraries and vector instructions sets
Practical experience with developing middleware or firmware software
Experience with multitasking and multithreading driver development
Experience with Hexagon DSP SDK or cross compiler toolchains for embedded systems and JIT technologies
Experience with low level interactions between operating systems and hardware.
Experience with Qualcomm FastRPC and Windows MCDM drivers
Experience using/integrating Qualcomm AI Stack products (e.g. QNN, SNPE, QAIRT)
Familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch or ONNX
Experience with agile software development practices, Jira system and tools such as git
Ability to collaborate and lead discussions across a globally diverse team

Education Requirements:

Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 4+ 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 3+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 2+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Applicants: 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. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop high-performance software for the Qualcomm AI Runtime SDK to enable Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities on-device. Collaborate with global cross-functional teams and OEMs to optimize deep neural network models for efficient execution on Hexagon DSP systems.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with at least 4 years of relevant work experience. Candidates must have strong proficiency in modern C++17, embedded systems development, and experience with machine learning frameworks.

Skills

C++17
Machine Learning
Hexagon DSP
Generative AI
Embedded Systems
Software Development
Debugging
Multithreading
Firmware
TensorFlow
PyTorch
ONNX
Git
Jira
Agile
Cross-compiler toolchains

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Keywords

Qualcomm AI Runtime
Generative AI
Agentic AI
C++17
Hexagon DSP
Embedded Linux
Android
Windows on Snapdragon
QNX
Machine Learning
Inference
Deep Neural Networks
FastRPC
MCDM
QNN
SNPE
QAIRT
TensorFlow
PyTorch
ONNX
Agile
Jira
Git
Middleware
Firmware
Multithreading
Vector Instructions
Cross-compiler
JIT

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