Software Engineer - Camera

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years of relevant camera software experience.

• 1 + year programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems knowledge .

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies knowledge of Camera to assist in the design, development, debug, implementation, and verification of camera software (e.g., Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A, Image Quality, Tuning Tools, etc.), algorithms, and features.

• Assists in the design or architect of IQ modules, algorithms, and feature decompositions for both hardware and software.

• Assists in ensuring that image quality, software conformance tests, and performance and power metrics are met to deliver camera software to customers.

• Collaborates with team members to design, develop, and implement camera software.

Writes technical documentation and feature descriptions for Camera SW projects.

Level of Responsibility: • Works under supervision.

• Decision-making affects direct area of work and/or work group. • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information. • Tasks consist of a limited number of steps and can be referenced using directions or manuals.

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Pay range and Other Compensation & Benefits : $104,500.00 - $156,700.00

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