Staff Camera Engineer

## Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. ## Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Camera Software Engineering General Summary: Qualcomm is a global technology leader pushing the boundaries of next‑generation imaging, photography, and computational vision technologies. As a Staff Camera Software Engineer in the IoT Camera Software team, you will play a key role in designing advanced imaging features, developing camera software systems, and enabling world‑class camera performance across Qualcomm IoT devices. In this role, you will: * Design and develop new image-processing features for next‑generation camera systems. * Architect and implement drivers for advanced imaging hardware (ISP). * Contribute to the design of camera systems optimized for power, memory, and silicon area while maximizing imaging performance. * Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deploy robust, production‑ready imaging software and partner with industry leaders to build high‑quality camera solutions. * Design and implement advanced image-analysis and image-processing techniques using ARM, DSP, GPU, and ML accelerators. * Prototype and validate solutions on Qualcomm IoT Dragonwing platforms for proof‑of‑concept and high‑volume commercial products. * Develop embedded software for IoT devices, focusing on low‑level system components and camera subsystem enablement. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. • 3+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc. Preferred Qualifications: * 14+ years of experience architecting complex embedded systems or SoC-level software. * Strong background in hardware/software interface design and system architecture. * Proven ability to lead full software lifecycle: concept → development → commercialization. * Experience collaborating across globally distributed engineering and business teams. * Expertise in areas such as SoC architecture, ARM architecture, Linux kernel, and device drivers. * Demonstrated leadership in mentoring senior engineers and leading system bring-up/debug efforts. * Strong knowledge of Linux kernel internals, device-driver models, and camera sensor driver bring-up. * Experience with Camera HAL development, 3A algorithms, tuning tools, and familiarity with MIPI, GMSL, I2C, GPIO interfaces. * Advanced proficiency in C and C++ programming and debugging. * Deep understanding of Image Signal Processing (ISP) concepts. * Experience with Android camera frameworks and Linux V4L2 frameworks. * Background in multimedia software development for Linux-based embedded systems. * Experience with OpenCL or OpenGL for algorithm development is a plus. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical topics. * Familiarity with Qualcomm CamX architecture is an added advantage. Roles/Responsibilities: * Contribute to the design, development, debug, implementation, and verification of camera software including ISP, 3A algorithms, image quality systems, and tuning tools. * Lead and deliver large IoT camera projects across Linux Embedded and Android platforms. * Ensure image quality, conformance, performance, and power requirements are met for commercial readiness. * Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust camera software solutions. 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...