Camera ISP Algorithm Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 187,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Camera Engineer to lead development of advanced camera systems across HW and FW, including Image Signal Processing, 3A, IQ modules, and tuning tools for devices in Mobile, Automotive, XR, IoT & Compute spaces.

The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, Python, and embedded systems, with a track record of leading technical initiatives and collaborating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, CS/EE field with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Master's, CS/EE field with 5+ years of relevant experience
• PhD, CS/EE field with 4+ years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, verify, debug, and optimize camera systems (HW/SW) and ISP components.
• Drive architecture, IQ modules, algorithms for hardware development.
• Ensure high image quality, system performance, and power metrics.
• Translate customer needs into concrete tasks and plans.
• Collaborate across teams to optimize camera systems and software.
• Produce detailed technical documentation for Camera projects.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Master's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

PhD in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Tools

Image Signal Processing

Camera IPC/ISP

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Camera Engineer you will work on ideas that touch our daily life – creating everlasting connected memories and assist in building innovative devices through human and computer vision technologies in the Mobile, Automotive, XR, IoT & Compute space. You will have limitless opportunities to learn, grow and lead the world of Imaging.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ 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 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• OR
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• 4+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing design, development, implementation, and verification.
• 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Direct level and above).
• 2+ years of experience in camera hardware or systems design and optimization.
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leverages advanced Camera Engineering knowledge to research, design, develop, verify, debug, implement, and/or validate highly complex camera systems, HW or FW tasks (including Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A, Image Quality, Features, and Tuning Tools), algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, design verification, and power optimization.
• Performs architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive highly complex requirements and specifications for hardware development.
• Ensures advanced image quality, system performance, and critical ISP area and power metrics are met.
• Translates customer needs and requirements into concrete tasks and plans.
• Facilitates collaboration across organizations to design, develop, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and/or software.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for highly complex Camera projects to guide users and/or customers to implement output; reviews technical documentation for junior engineers.

Level of Responsibility:

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision-making is significant in nature and affects work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey complex information. May require negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks do not have defined steps; planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$186,700.00 - $280,100.00

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.