Staff Software Engineer - Camera

2 Months ago • 2-4 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $141,600 PA - $212,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Qualcomm is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Camera team. This role involves working on the latest imaging technology for smartphones, augmented/virtual reality devices, laptops, automotive platforms, and IoT applications. Responsibilities include system and software architecture, developing new imaging features, working with ecosystems like Android and Linux, camera framework development, HAL, device drivers, algorithm design, performance and power optimization, and unit testing. The engineer will also collaborate with partners and OEMs, and advance image analysis, post-processing, camera sensors, motion compensation, AI, and ML techniques. The position requires independent work with minimal supervision and may involve guiding other team members, with decision-making that can impact the work group.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, or related field and 4+ years of experience OR Master's degree and 3+ years of experience OR PhD and 2+ years of experience.
  • Programming (C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems knowledge.
  • Relevant camera software experience.
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
  • Technical leadership experience with or without direct reports.
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Highly competitive benefits package

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-06-21


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. Apply now to join our team!

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.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
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.

Level of Responsibility:  
•    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.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

EEO Employer: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

 

Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits:

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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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