Computer Vision Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 148,300 - 222,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

RSU grants

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking professionals with advanced expertise in video processing and computer vision for a key role focusing on algorithm design and implementation. Responsibilities include profiling algorithm performance across various systems and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver cutting-edge visual analytics solutions.

A successful candidate will possess a strong educational background in engineering or computer science and hands-on coding skills in Python and C/C++. The company offers a competitive salary range of $148,300.00 - $222,500.00, along with an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or related work experience.
• Hands-on experience with real-time computer vision systems or embedded AI deployment.
• Strong ability to work across software and hardware boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced video and computer vision engineering expertise.
• Profile and optimize algorithm and model performance.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to commercialize technologies.

Skills

Computer vision

Video processing algorithms

Python

C/C++

Deep learning architectures

Performance profiling tools

Education

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

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

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

Tools

ML/CV frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, OpenCV)

FPGA prototyping

Job description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced video and computer vision engineering expertise to research, design, and implement critical video processing and computer vision algorithms, including video encoder, decoder, processing, quality enhancement, and real‑time computer vision pipelines, from concept through production deployment.
• Lead system‑ and algorithm‑level architecture definition, standard studies, and feature decomposition to drive hardware and software requirements and specifications.
• Profile and optimize algorithm and model performance across memory, compute, power, and bandwidth constraints on mobile and embedded platforms.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, systems, and product) and with customers to commercialize technologies and deliver best‑in‑class visual analytics experiences.
• Write clear and concise technical documentation, design specifications, and feature descriptions to guide internal teams and external partners.
• Contribute effectively in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment with globally distributed, cross‑functional teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers across experience levels and influence technical decisions beyond the immediate team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
• PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer vision and video processing algorithms.
• Solid understanding of SoC architecture, including compute accelerators, memory hierarchies, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Hands‑on experience with modern deep learning architectures.
• Strong coding skills in Python and C/C++ for production-quality development, optimization, and on‑device deployment, with experience using ML/CV frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, and OpenCV.
• Familiarity with hardware modeling, FPGA prototyping, or RTL design is a plus.
• Strong ability to work across algorithm, software, and hardware boundaries.
• Experience with real‑time computer vision systems or embedded AI deployment.
• Experience using performance profiling tools and hardware simulators.

Level of Responsibility

• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides technical leadership, supervision, and guidance to other team members.
• Decision‑making impacts work beyond the immediate work group.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills; may require negotiation, influence, and tact.
• Has significant technical influence over key product, architecture, and organizational decisions.
• Tasks require multi‑step planning, prioritization, and problem‑solving, with flexibility in execution order to achieve objectives efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience developing and implementing computer vision and video algorithms within system‑level products.
• 4+ years of experience with system design, system integration, and hardware/software optimization.
• 4+ years of experience with programming (C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems.
• 3+ years of experience working in a large, matrixed organization.
• 1+ year of experience interacting with senior leadership (Director level and above).
• 1+ year of experience in a technical leadership role, with or without direct reports.
• Publication, patent, or external technical contribution experience is a plus.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail [e-mail] or call Qualcomm’s toll‑free number. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.

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.

Pay range and other compensation & benefits

$148,300.00 - $222,500.00

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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.