Engineer, Staff

Company Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary Site Reliability Engineer - AI Infrastructure

About The Role Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a specialized engineering discipline that combines software development and systems engineering to build and maintain large-scale, highly reliable production systems. At Qualcomm, our SRE team plays a critical role in ensuring our AI infrastructure services deliver maximum reliability, performance, and uptime while enabling rapid innovation and deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions.

As an SRE in our AI Infrastructure team, you will be at the forefront of deploying and managing cloud-based AI inference systems. You'll work with state-of-the-art hardware accelerators and container orchestration platforms to deliver high-performance, scalable AI services. This role demands a unique blend of strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python, deep systems knowledge, and expertise in modern cloud-native technologies.

Our SRE culture emphasizes automation, proactive problem-solving, triaging activities, and continuous improvement. We value intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and a systematic approach to tackling complex distributed systems challenges.

You'll work with a diverse team of engineers who bring varied backgrounds and perspectives to solve some of the most interesting problems in AI infrastructure.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale Kubernetes clusters optimized for AI inference workloads, with focus on performance, reliability, and scalability across cloud environments
• Deploy and manage containerized AI services using Docker, Kubernetes, and KServe (or similar ML serving platforms), ensuring high availability and optimal resource utilization
• Write production-quality Python code to build automation tools, frameworks, and infrastructure management solutions that eliminate manual processes and improve operational e iciency
• Lead triaging e orts for complex production incidents, performing deep-dive analysis to identify root causes and implement permanent fixes
• Debug sophisticated deployment scenarios at multiple levels - from application layer through container orchestration to Linux OS and hardware interfaces
• Support the full lifecycle of AI inference services - from design and capacity planning through deployment, operation, optimization, and continuous refinement
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies to ensure reproducible and version-controlled infrastructure
• Collaborate with ML engineers, software developers, and infrastructure teams to optimize AI workload deployment and performance

What We Need To See

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Software Development with focus on production systems
• Certifications in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), or related technologies will be an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming with demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and e icient code for automation and tooling
• Deep expertise in Linux/Unix systems administration, including kernel concepts, system calls, networking stack, storage systems, and performance tuning
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments, including cluster management, workload orchestration, networking (CNI), storage (CSI), and troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, containerd) and container orchestration patterns
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or private cloud) and cloud-native architectures
• Proven track record of triaging and resolving complex production issues under pressure, with strong analytical and debugging skills
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, and service mesh architectures
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with systematic approach to root cause analysis
• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Experience deploying and managing AI/ML inference systems or model serving platforms (KServe, TorchServe, TensorFlow Serving, Triton Inference Server)
• Knowledge of AI hardware accelerators (GPUs, TPUs, or specialized AI chips) and their integration in cloud environments
• Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or ONNX
• Knowledge of security best practices for containerized environments and cloud infrastructure
• Contributions to open-source projects related to Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, or SRE tooling
• Experience with capacity planning and performance optimization for high-throughput systems
• Background in implementing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity solutions

Key Competencies

• Automation-First Mindset: Passion for eliminating repetitive manual work through intelligent automation
• Systems Thinking: Ability to understand how complex distributed systems interact and impact each other
• Ownership and Accountability: Taking end-to-end responsibility for services and their

reliability

• Continuous Learning: Growth mindset with eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies
• Collaboration: Ability to work e ectively in global, cross-functional teams
• Resilience Under Pressure: Maintaining composure and e ectiveness during critical incidents
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in implementation, testing, and documentation

What We O Er

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure at scale
• Collaborative environment with world-class engineers
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Exposure to latest technologies in cloud computing, AI/ML, and distributed systems
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Minimum Qualifications

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

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

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