Senior Software Engineer - Camera

1 Day ago • 1-2 Years • Software Development & Engineering • $116,900 PA - $175,300 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Camera technology. This role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge imaging for smartphones, AR/VR devices, laptops, automotive platforms, and IoT applications. Responsibilities include system and software architecture, developing new imaging features, working with ecosystems like Android and Linux, and optimizing software for performance and power. You will be involved in camera framework, HAL, device drivers, algorithm design, unit testing, and collaboration with partners and OEMs. The position focuses on advancing image analysis, post-processing techniques, camera sensors, and motion compensation using the latest imaging processors, AI, and ML techniques.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS, EE, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering experience.
  • OR Master's degree in CS, EE, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering experience.
  • OR PhD in CS, EE, or related field.
  • Applies knowledge of Camera to design, develop, debug, implement, and verify camera software.
  • Ensures image quality, software conformance tests, and performance metrics are met.
  • Collaborates with customers and team members to design, develop, and optimize camera software.
  • Writes detailed technical documentation for Camera SW projects.
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
  • 2+ years programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems knowledge.
  • 2+ years of relevant camera software experience.
  • Designs or architects IQ modules, algorithms, and feature decompositions.
  • Works under supervision.
  • Has a moderate amount of influence over key organizational decisions.
  • Tasks require multiple steps with planning, problem-solving, and prioritization.
Perks:
  • Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
  • Opportunity for annual RSU grants
  • Highly competitive benefits package

Job Details

Job Posting Date

2025-06-21

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. Apply now to join our team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.
•    2+ years programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems knowledge.

•    2+ years of relevant camera software experience.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Applies 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 requirements and specifications for both hardware and software.

•    Ensures image quality, software conformance tests, and performance and power metrics are met to deliver camera software to customers.

•    Collaborates with customers and team members throughout project life cycle to design, develop, and optimize camera software.  

•    Writes detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for Camera SW projects to guide users and/or customers to use or implement software.

Level of Responsibility:  
•    Works under supervision.

•    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:

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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