Staff Imaging Software Engineer – Camera Systems

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 141,600 - 212,400; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a Staff Software Engineer to advance camera software for leading smartphone imaging and ML-enabled devices. You will design and implement camera algorithms, ISP tuning, and IQ modules, while ensuring performance and power efficiency across Android/Linux/Windows ecosystems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, mentoring teammates, and delivering robust camera software for a range of devices and platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of software experience; or Master's with 3+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; strong knowledge of computer architecture and embedded systems.
• Experience in camera software development (IQ modules, ISP, tuning tools) and working with camera pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, implement, and verify camera software and algorithms (ISP, 3A, IQ, tuning tools).
• Architect IQ modules and feature decompositions for hardware/software requirements.
• Ensure image quality, conformance tests, and power/performance metrics meet specifications.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to optimize camera systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Embedded systems

Computer architecture

Camera software

Technical leadership

Linux/Android experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Master's degree in CS/EE

PhD in CS/EE

Tools

Camera HAL

Git

Unit testing frameworks

Job description

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. seeks a Staff Software Engineer to advance camera software for leading smartphone imaging and ML-enabled devices. You will design and implement camera algorithms, ISP tuning, and IQ modules, while ensuring performance and power efficiency across Android/Linux/Windows ecosystems.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, mentoring teammates, and delivering robust camera software for a range of devices and platforms.