Sr. Software Camera Tools Engineer

Akkar; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkar in California is seeking a Senior Software Camera Tools Engineer to join a cross-functional team building desktop tools that calibrate, tune, simulate, automate, and validate camera systems connected to imaging hardware.

You will design new tools, improve platforms used by imaging, firmware, hardware, and QA teams, and build automation to accelerate bring-up and testing. Strong Qt/C++ experience and hardware interfacing are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years with Qt/C++ desktop applications.
• Experience with hardware or embedded system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Windows desktop tools for camera calibration, tuning, and validation.
• Design new software tools for imaging, firmware, hardware, and image quality teams.
• Build automation to accelerate camera bring-up, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Create applications that communicate with hardware, firmware, and embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship in software design and GUI architectures.

Skills

Qt/C++ desktop development

Desktop application development

GUI design

Education

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

Tools

Qt Widgets

QML

C/C++

Hardware interfacing

Job description

I'm partnering with an innovative semiconductor and intelligent sensing company that's developing cutting-edge imaging, vision, and hardware technologies used in next‑generation automotive and industrial applications.

We're looking for a Senior Software Camera Tools Engineer to join a highly collaborative team working at the intersection of software, imaging, hardware, and automation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building robust desktop applications that directly support real-world hardware systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and maintain Windows desktop applications and GUI tools used for camera calibration, tuning, simulation, automation, and validation
• Design new software tools and improve existing platforms used by imaging, firmware, hardware, and image quality teams
• Build automation infrastructure that accelerates camera bring‑up, testing, and troubleshooting
• Develop applications that communicate directly with hardware, firmware, and embedded systems
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to gather requirements and create innovative solutions
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor for software design, GUI architecture, and tools development

What We're Looking For:

• 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 3+ years of dedicated Qt/C++ desktop application development experience
• Hands‑on experience with Qt Widgets (preferred) or QML
• Experience developing software that interfaces with hardware devices, instruments, embedded systems, or firmware
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Stable employment history with demonstrated tenure in recent positions
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder

Nice to Have:

• Camera systems, imaging, ISP, or vision‑related experience
• Experience with communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet/TCP/IP
• Prior mentoring or technical leadership experience