Staff Software Engineer - Camera

San Diego, CAPosted Jul 17, 2026
Skip to main contentOur CompanyOur BusinessSearch for JobsJoin Talent NetworkFAQsProfileEnglishSign InSingle PositionView All JobsStaff Software Engineer - CameraSan Diego, California, United States of AmericaApply NowAdd to Job CartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob ID3094095Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.Job Area:Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Software EngineeringGeneral 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. ORMaster's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. ORPhD 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...

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