Camera ISP Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,500 - 183,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Qualcomm Camera Engineer to work on innovative technologies that enhance daily life. This role involves designing and developing camera systems through human and computer vision technologies, impacting Mobile, Automotive, XR, IoT, and Compute spaces.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or other advanced degrees with fewer years of experience. The estimated salary ranges from $122,500 to $183,700 annually, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in programming, computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• 3+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing design, development, implementation, and verification.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, verify, debug, and validate complex camera systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and optimize camera systems.
• Write detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex Camera projects.

Skills

Programming (e.g., C, C++, Python)

Experience in Image Signal Processing

Camera hardware/system design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

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

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

PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

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 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2+ 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.
• 5+ years of experience in programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• 3+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing design, development, implementation, and verification.
• 2+ years of experience in camera hardware or systems design and optimization.
• 1+ year of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Direct level and above).
• 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 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 complex requirements and specifications for hardware development.
• Ensures advanced image quality, system performance, and ISP area and power metrics are met.
• Addresses customer/product requirements in functionality and results.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and/or software.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex Camera projects to guide users and/or customers to implement output.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision‑making is significant in nature and affects work beyond the immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information; may require basic 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.

Pay Range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$122,500.00 – $183,700.00. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.