Camera Staff Engineer

21 Hours ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This Staff Engineer role at Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bangalore focuses on camera software development. The position requires strong C/C++ programming skills, experience with camera drivers, controllers, and Linux V4L2. Candidates will work with MIPI-CSI-2, I2C/SPI protocols, and various camera sensors like Sony, Aptina, and OmniVision, along with FPDLINK/GMSL2, CVBS, and analog cameras. The role involves embedded software development and requires strong analytical and debugging skills.
Must have:
  • C/C++ programming and operating systems expertise
  • Experience with Camera drivers and controllers
  • Proficiency in Linux V4L2 driver model
  • Knowledge of MIPI-CSI-2 and PHY specification
  • Experience with I2C/SPI bus protocols
  • Driver design and implementation for camera sensors (Sony, Aptina, OmniVision)
  • Experience with FPDLINK/GMSL2, CVBS, analog cameras
  • Fluent in software development tools: debuggers, GIT, Perforce, IDEs, build tools
  • 10+ years in Software Engineering or related work
  • Good work experience in embedded software and/or driver development
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with camera imaging pipeline (3A, HDR, color correction)
  • Exposure to Video pre- and post-processing algorithms
  • Knowledge of computer vision and Video Analytics
  • Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (Android, QNX, Embedded Linux)
  • Understanding of ARM assembly language and low-level software/hardware interface design
  • JTAG based debugging
  • Exposure to Hypervisors and Virtualization
Perks:
  • World-class health benefit options
  • Programs to build and prepare for a financially secure future
  • Self and family resources for emotional/mental strength and resilience
  • Wellbeing programs and resources to Live+Well and Work+Well

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-09-03

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

General Summary:

  • Mandatory skills of C/C++ programming and operating systems.
  • Experience with Camera drivers and controllers, preferably with Linux V4L2 driver model.
  • Working knowledge of MIPI-CSI-2 and PHY specification; Working experience with bus protocols such as I2C/SPI.
  • Experience in driver design and implementation with multiple camera vendor sensors such as - Sony, Aptina, OmniVision;
  • Experience with FPDLINK/GMSL2 serializer/deserializers, CVBS, analog cameras.
  • Familiarity with camera imaging pipeline such as 3A (focus/white balance/exposure), HDR, color correction, etc., is a plus.
  • Exposure to Video pre- and post-processing algorithms, motion compensation & estimation, deinterlacing, etc., for subjective quality enhancement is a plus.
  • Knowledge of computer vision, Video Analytics (facial recognition, object recognition) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of one or more Real-Time Operating Systems is preferred: which includes Android, QNX, Embedded Linux.
  • Solid understanding of ARM assembly language and low-level software/hardware interface design, JTAG based debugging is a plus.
  • Exposure to Hypervisors and Virtualization is a plus.
  • Fluent in industry standard software development tools: debuggers, code revision control systems (GIT, Perforce), IDEs and build tools.
  • 10+ years Software Engineering or related work experience.
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
  • Possess 3-yrs to 7-yrs of experience in embedded software development.
  • Good work experience in embedded software and/or driver development.
  • Candidate should be detail-oriented and have strong analytical and debugging skills, strong communication skills (written and verbal), working with teams across multiple time zones.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.

• 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

• 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.

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