Camera Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Camera Software Engineer for Linux-based embedded systems. You will bring up camera sensors, work on the Camera HAL, 3A algorithms, and integration with Android camera frameworks.

Ideal candidates have strong C/C++ skills, embedded fundamentals, and experience with MIPI, I2C, GPIO, and V4L2. Familiarity with Qualcomm CamX Architecture is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field with 2+ years of software/hardware/systems experience.
• Master's degree with 1+ years of relevant experience also acceptable.
• 2+ years in software/hardware/systems engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Linux camera software and sensor driver bring-up.
• Contribute to Android camera framework integration and camera applications.
• Work with 3A algorithms, tuning and IPC interfaces (MIPI, I2C, GPIO).
• Assist in kernel and driver level debugging for embedded camera systems.
• Leverage CamX architecture and OpenCL/OpenGL for algorithm development.

Skills

Linux Kernel

Device Driver Model

Camera HAL development

3A algorithms tuning

MIPI GMSL I2C GPIO

C & C++ programming

Embedded fundamentals

Debugging skills

Image Signal Processing concepts

Android camera frameworks

V4L2

Multimedia on Linux embedded

OpenCL OpenGL

CamX Architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

2+ years of Software/Hardware/Systems Engineering experience

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

1+ years of Software/Hardware/Systems Engineering experience

Tools

V4L2 tools

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Software Engineering

General Summary:

• Strong knowledge of and experience in Linux Kernel, Device Driver Model Experience in Linux drivers, camera sensor driver bring-up.
• Experience in Camera HAL development Knowledge of 3A algorithms, tuning experiences, and familiarity with MIPI, GMSL, I2C, GPIOs.
• Strong C & C++ programming, Strong embedded fundamentals and debugging skills required.
• Experience/Understanding on Image Signal Processing concepts.
• Android camera frameworks and applications Linux framework knowledge (V4L2) a great plus.
• Experience in Multimedia software development engineering for Linux based embedded systems.
• OpenCL, OpenGL for algorithm development will be a plus.
• Strong communication skills - able to understand and explain highly technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiar with Qualcomm CamX Architecture is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 1+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$104,500.00 - $156,700.00

The above pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this job code for the location for which it has been posted. Even more importantly, please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Qualcomm. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and opportunity for annual RSU grants (employees on sales-incentive plans are not eligible for our annual bonus). In addition, our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.