Visual Tech Systems Project Engineer

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 148,300 - 222,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual discretionary bonus

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for experienced system engineers to join their visual technology systems team in San Diego. The role focuses on innovative developments in image processing, video codec architecture, and computer vision. Candidates should have strong expertise in integrated chipset architecture and a solid understanding of IP development. This position also requires leading cross-functional projects while maintaining performance KPIs. Competitive salary range of $148,300 - $222,500 is offered, along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in integrated chipset architecture, systems engineering, HW/SW design.
• Strong knowledge of IP development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Ability to work effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery of Visual technology IPs including architecture and systems design.
• Engage constantly with team members to ensure clarity and prioritization.
• Provide leadership and attention to detail throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Integrated chipset architecture

Cross-functional leadership

Digital signal processing

Image processing algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science

PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Engineering

General Summary:

Qualcomm is the innovation leader in the area of integrated chipsets that power advanced mobile devices, automobiles, computing devices, IoT devices and XR devices. We are building on and expanding our reputation as the industry powerhouse for innovation in both wireless technologies and enabling advanced multimedia capabilities. Join Qualcomm and become part of the growing visual technology systems team that innovates to bring the higher performance on visual technologies at the lowest power consumption and device cost, while providing the strongest feature differentiation. We are seeking experienced system engineers for our cutting‑edge efforts in areas related to image processing, video codec architecture/design and computer vision. Successful candidates will be part of a visual technology systems team that develops embedded camera and imaging solutions, image signal processor (ISP), visual analytics and video codec IPs as well as advanced algorithms for computer vision and image/video processing to address different Qualcomm businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Overall engineering lead for the project responsible for on‑time delivery of Visual technology IPs including architecture, systems design, hardware, software, documentation, and tools that meet power and performance KPIs along with product requirements and stability to enable the launch of products.
  • Constant engagement
  • Very high availability
  • Prioritization
  • Provides clarity
  • Attention to detail and tracking of key issues
  • Leadership by example

Minimum Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in integrated chipset architecture, systems engineering, HW/SW design.
• Strong knowledge of IP development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Cross‑functional lead who can effectively work across the teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in digital signal processing.
• Background in image processing algorithms, color science and image signal processor pipelines, video codecs and video analytics is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

$148,300.00 - $222,500.00

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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