Senior Camera Engineer

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

Job summary

Qualcomm in San Diego is seeking a skilled engineer to research, design, and develop complex camera systems, ensuring that image quality and performance metrics are met. The ideal candidate should hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with relevant experience in the domain. This role entails collaboration with cross-functional teams and writing detailed technical documentation.

If you're passionate about camera technologies and looking to ensure high-quality systems, Qualcomm offers an engaging work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Ability to research and develop complex camera systems.
• Understanding of camera processing pipelines and logic design.
• Experience in debugging issues at system levels.

Responsibilities

• Design and verify camera systems and HW/FW tasks.
• Collaborate with teams to address customer requirements.
• Write technical documentation for camera features and users.

Skills

Complex camera systems design

Image quality assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering

General Summary

Researches, designs, develops, implements, and verifies complex camera systems and HW or FW tasks (including Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP), 3A (AWB, AEC, AF), Image Quality, Features, Tuning Tools), algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, and design verification. Performs architecture, IQ modules, algorithm and feature decomposition to drive requirements and specifications for hardware development. Ensures image quality, systems performance, ISP area and power metrics are met. Leverages basic understanding of the camera processing pipeline and detailed knowledge of one or more blocks to work on slightly defined tasks related to one or more blocks throughout the design cycle; works under minimal supervision. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to debug simple issues at a block/system level. Works to address customer/product requirements in functionality and results; understands impact of task work on customer needs. Collaborates with team members and other camera teams throughout the design cycle on the design, development, and optimization of camera systems, hardware, and/or software. Writes clear and detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions to guide users and/or customers to use or implement output.

Education and Experience

Will accept a Master's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related degree field. Will also accept a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related degree field and five (5) years of progressive experience in a related occupation. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Pay Range

$122,500.00 - $183,700.00/year

Equal Opportunity Employer and Disability Accommodations

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 found here. 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 Statement

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.

Compliance with Confidentiality Policies

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.

Contact Information

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