Camera Engineer

Senior Staff Camera Software Engineer

Qualcomm is a global technology leader pushing the boundaries of next-generation imaging, photography, and computational vision technologies. As a Senior 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 Dragon wing 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.