Staff Software Engineer - Camera

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

Job summary

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking multiple software engineers to join the Camera Software Engineering team.

You will work on system and software architecture for imaging features, interfacing with Android/Linux/Windows, and optimizing performance and power for camera software and algorithms. The role involves developing the camera framework, HAL, device drivers, and tests, with opportunities to advance in image analysis, post-processing, and hardware integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Master’s degree and 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• PhD and 2+ years of software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements camera software components (ISP, 3A, Image Quality, tuning tools).
• Architect IQ modules and algorithms for hardware/software integration.
• Ensure software quality and performance meet camera system requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams to optimize camera systems.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Software architecture

Education

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

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

Tools

Linux

Embedded systems

Device drivers

Job description

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Software Engineering

General Summary

Took a fantastic photo or video of your favorite subject using your smartphone and wondered how they keep getting better and better over time? Did you know that most leading smartphone manufacturers today use Qualcomm’s Spectra Camera ISP to make this possible? We are looking to strengthen this team, and we have multiple software positions open. The job offers exciting opportunities to work on the latest imaging technology for smart phones, augmented and virtual reality devices, laptops, automotive platforms, and a variety of IoT and industrial applications. Join us in revolutionizing imaging technology!

About the role

In the camera software team, you will have the opportunity to work on system and software architecture, develop new imaging features and work with different ecosystems such as Android, Linux, MS Windows etc. This can include working on the camera framework, HAL, device drivers, algorithm design and development, optimizing software for performance and power, development of unit tests and working with our partners and OEMs. The role also presents opportunities to advance your career with our cutting‑edge and constantly evolving image analysis and post‑processing techniques, camera sensors, motion compensation and other advanced features that are based on the latest imaging processors, AI and ML techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems knowledge.
• 2+ years of relevant camera software experience.
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Leverages advanced knowledge and experience of Camera to design, develop, debug, implement, and verify camera software (e.g., Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A, Image Quality, Tuning Tools, etc.), algorithms, and features.
• Designs or architects IQ modules, algorithms, and feature decompositions to drive complex requirements and specifications for both hardware and software.
• Ensures advanced image quality, software conformance tests, and performance and power metrics are met to deliver camera software to customers.
• Collaborates with customers and cross‑functional teams to design, development, and optimize camera systems, hardware, and/or software.
• Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for complex Camera SW projects to guide users and/or customers to use or implement software.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Provides supervision/guidance to other team members.
• Decision‑making may affect work beyond immediate work group.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information. May require basic negotiation, influence, tact, etc.
• Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
• Tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning, problem‑solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits

$141,600.00 - $212,400.00

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.

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