#Embedded Software Engineer - Video Technology

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. in California (San Diego) seeks an engineer to design, implement, and optimize multimedia middleware and driver modules on Qualcomm’s application processor for Windows, Linux, and Android platforms.

You will work with Microsoft/Google teams, address performance, latency, power, and reliability, and contribute to feature integration across embedded SoCs.

Qualifications

• Embedded SW development experience.
• Strong debugging skills in embedded RTOS.
• Proficient C/C++ on Windows/Android/Linux.
• Experience with video/imaging technologies.
• Knowledge of multi-threaded design and software patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and commercialization of user and kernel mode modules on Qualcomm’s AP subsystem on Windows OS, and Linux/Android.
• Work across Windows, Linux/Android environments with cross-functional teams.
• Meet non-functional requirements including performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability.

Skills

Video codecs

Video playback models

Debugging with Windbg/JTAG

Embedded ARM/SoC development

Video & imaging tech

Design patterns & multithreading

Computer architecture & OS

RTOS debugging

Power & performance

Education

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

Tools

Windbg

JTAG

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

• This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship. **

Qualcomm SoCs provide integrated solutions for computing and mobile phone products worldwide. The Video multimedia team drives the feature development, integration, and commercialization of multimedia applications and features on Qualcomm multi-processor and multi-core chipsets. In this role you will have the opportunity to drive feature integration and development of middleware/driver modules in multimedia on Qualcomm chipsets. The candidate will work with different software technology teams, Microsoft/Google, systems engineering, and test groups across multiple sites.

Responsibilities For This Position Will Be

This position requires the candidate to work on the design, implementation, commercialization of various user and kernel mode modules on Qualcomm’s application processor subsystem on the Windows OS platform, as well as Linux/Android. It also requires meeting the non-functional aspects of multimedia including but not limited to performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability.

Preferred that the candidate has 1-5 years of experience in the following:

• Embedded SW development.
• Software debugging skills in embedded real time operating systems.
• C/C++ development on Windows/Android/Linux smartphone and desktop platforms.

The Ideal Candidates Will Demonstrate The Following Skills/knowledge

• Video compression standards (e.g. H264/H.265/AV1)
• Video usage models including playback, streaming, camcorder, WiFi display, and DRM.
• Expertise in working with tools and techniques used on Windows (Windbg, JTAG, etc.)
• ARM or other embedded SoC development and debugging
• Experience in video and imaging technologies, including video compression, post-processing, and computer vision.
• Knowledge of software design patterns and multi-threaded programming.
• Knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and algorithms.
• Software debugging skills in embedded real time operating systems.
• Understanding of power and performance considerations on embedded systems.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Frequently transports between offices, buildings, and campuses up to ½ mile.
• Frequently transports and installs equipment up to 5 lbs.
• Performs required tasks at various heights (e.g., standing or sitting).
• Monitors and utilizes computers and test equipment for more than 6 hours a day.
• Continuous communication which includes the comprehension of information with colleagues, customers, and vendors both in person and remotely.

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Pay Range And Other Compensation & Benefits

$94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.