Staff Engineer - Camera

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc; Hyderabad City Taluka; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Staff Engineer to develop and optimize embedded software for camera systems across automotive and mobile platforms. The ideal candidate should have over 9 years of experience in embedded software development, strong proficiency in C/C++, and a deep understanding of camera systems and image processing. Join a high-impact team known for innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Hands-on experience with camera sensors and image processing algorithms.
• In-depth understanding of Operating System fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for camera subsystems.
• Implement and optimize camera drivers.
• Collaborate with global teams for feature development.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ proficiency

Debugging and problem-solving

Camera systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field

Tools

Yocto

Linux kernel

Android Camera HAL

Job description

Company: Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

QCT Auto SW Camera Core Technologies

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer to join the HWL (Hardware Layer) Camera Software team. This role focuses on developing and optimizing embedded software for camera systems in Automotive, Mobile, and XR platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in camera driver development, embedded systems, and image processing, along with strong debugging and system-level design skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for camera subsystems across Auto, Mobile, and XR platforms.
• Implement and optimize camera drivers, including V4L2 and HAL layers.
• Collaborate with global teams and external customers for feature development and issue resolution.
• Drive power and performance optimization for camera pipelines.
• Develop and maintain unit test frameworks and validation tools.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support customer engagements, including occasional onsite visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Proficiency in C/C++, with strong debugging and problem‑solving skills.
• In-depth understanding of Operating System fundamentals (e.g., memory management, threading, scheduling).
• Experience with RTOS, memory/cache systems, and interrupt handling.
• Hands‑on experience with camera sensors, image processing algorithms, and camera frameworks.
• Familiarity with Yocto, Linux kernel, and Android Camera HAL.
• Proven ability to debug real‑time issues such as memory corruption, ANRs, and race conditions.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with camera sensor bring‑up, 3A algorithms, and IQ tuning.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like GoogleTest or CPPTest.
• Exposure to SoC architecture, camera pipelines, and memory subsystems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a high‑impact team driving innovation in camera technologies for next‑generation automotive and XR platforms. The HWL team is known for its technical depth, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence.

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