Camera Systems Engineer

Qualcomm Incorporated; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Camera Engineer to work on end-to-end Image Signal Processing and camera system development.

You will tune ISP pipelines, apply advanced imaging algorithms, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality imaging across devices. Ideal candidates have a strong background in image processing and camera tuning, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing pipeline design, development, implementation, and verification.
• 2+ years of experience in camera tuning to enhance image quality.

Responsibilities

• Performs end-to-end Image Signal Processing pipeline tuning to achieve image quality KPIs.
• Applies imaging algorithms including noise reduction, multi-frame capture, HDR, tone mapping, and sharpening.
• Researches, designs, and validates camera systems, software, and system-level solutions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize camera hardware and software.

Skills

Image Signal Processing

Camera tuning

Image processing algorithms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's or PhD in EE/CE/CS

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs end-to-end Image Signal Processing pipeline tuning to achieve image quality KPIs through both subjective and objective evaluation.
• Applies a strong understanding of image processing algorithms and techniques, including spatial and temporal noise reduction, multi-frame capture, multi-exposure HDR, tone mapping, and sharpening.
• Leverages advanced camera engineering expertise to research, design, develop, verify, debug, implement, and validate complex camera systems, software, and system-level solutions.
• Decomposes system architectures, image quality modules, algorithms, and features to define complex requirements and specifications that improve overall image quality across diverse use cases.
• Ensures that advanced image quality, system performance, and ISP area and power targets are met. Addresses product and customer requirements for functionality and performance, supports customer feature implementations, and identifies implementation or configuration errors.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and software.
• Develops detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex camera projects, enabling users and customers to implement solutions effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing pipeline design, development, implementation, and verification.
• 2+ years of experience in camera tuning to enhance image quality across areas such as noise reduction, dynamic range, multi-frame processing, and color accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits :
$109,400.00 - $164,200.00

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. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Qualcomm has to offer – and you can review more details about our US benefits at this link .

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.