Camera Systems Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Camera Engineer to advance imaging across Mobile, Automotive, XR, IoT and Compute platforms. You will work on hardware and software to develop, verify, and optimize camera systems, ISPs, and related features, driving performance and energy efficiency.

The role requires a strong foundation in C/C++, image signal processing, and embedded systems, with a track record of teamwork and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in software, hardware or systems engineering.
• Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• PhD in related field may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and validate complex camera systems (HW/SW) and ISP components.
• Drive architecture and IQ module decomposition to meet hardware requirements.
• Ensure camera image quality, performance, and power metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate camera hardware and software.
• Produce detailed technical documentation for camera projects.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Image Signal Processing

Embedded systems

Hardware engineering

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

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 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+ year of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

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

Preferred Qualifications

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


• 2+ years of experience in programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.


• 2+ years of experience in Image Signal Processing design, development, implementation, and verification.


• 2+ years of experience in camera hardware or systems design and optimization.

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.

Level Of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.


• Decision-making may affect work beyond 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 require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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EEO 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.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

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. 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.

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