Senior Engineer - AI/Machine Learning R&D - Cork, Ireland

Company QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area Engineering Group>ASICS Engineering

General Summary Join a dynamic team at Qualcomm focused on advancing state‑of‑the‑art in ML applications. The team invents ML techniques that will change the way chips and systems are designed, by reducing long‑loop iterations and enabling deeper exploration of the design solution space. We work on unsolved problems by applying ML to all aspects of VLSI from FrontEnd design to Backend and Digital and Analog circuits, with tons of data (each chip has billions of transistors).

Principal Duties&Responsibilities You will be expected to work in a cross‑functional team of ML, CAD, IT, 5G, RF, Digital/Analog Design experts on identifying new opportunities to apply ML, exploring advanced ML techniques, developing/testing/tuning ML algorithms, and writing/deploying/supporting production‑ready software to design teams, with an opportunity to contribute to one of the emerging new frontiers in ML innovation in this large space of unsolved problems.

Role requires five days per week onsite in our Cork office

Preferred Qualifications

Strong team player

Experience in engineering competitive ML solutions

Hands‑on programming is a must (Python)

Strong analytical and communication skills

Ability to pick up new skills and apply to new areas

Experience with VLSI chip design (verification, physical design, timing, etc)

Experience with MLOps software (from development to deployment)

Experience with advanced ML techniques and theory (e.g., graph neural networks, reinforcement learning)

Experience with CAD optimization algorithms

Where you will be working Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe. The region offers a diverse community, excellent quality of life, and easy access to international destinations via Cork Airport.

Equal Opportunities We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

What's On Offer

Salary, stock, and performance‑related bonus

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee stock purchase scheme

Matching pension scheme

Education Assistance

Relocation and immigration support (if needed)

Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance

Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being

Bicycle purchase scheme

Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton, and many more

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience

PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field

References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

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