This role pays less than
62%
of similar roles. Most pay
$168,515–$226,600
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$178k
versus about
$198k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
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Listed pay typically runs
$154,000–$231,000
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As a Principal Camera Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will join the advanced camera systems team to lead the design and development of cutting-edge imaging technologies. Your daily responsibilities include researching, designing, and validating complex camera hardware and firmware tasks such as Image Signal Processing (ISP), 3A algorithms, image quality features, and tuning tools. You will work closely with executive leadership to translate customer needs into technical requirements and long-term plans, ensuring advanced image quality and system performance metrics are met. Utilizing C, C++, Python, and other relevant programming languages, you will drive architectural decisions, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and write detailed documentation for highly complex camera projects. This role requires a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with extensive experience in image signal processing and technical leadership.
C
C++
Python
CUDA
Perforce
Make
Linux
Windows
VS2017
Version Control
Test Automation
ABT
Digital Image Processing
Imaging Algorithms
Image Quality Assessment
GPU Programming
Code-Tip Maintenance
Large Codebase Integration
Testbench Automation
Python
MATLAB
Test Automation
Data Analytics
Report Generation
Root Cause Analysis
Electrical Systems
Opto-Mechanical Systems
Software/Firmware Integration
Cryogenic Testing Equipment
Data Acquisition
Measurement Sensors
Secret Security Clearance
C/C++
RTOS
ARM
Android
JTAG
ADB
version control
digital signal processing
digital image processing
assembly programming
embedded SW
fixed-point implementation
image processing algorithms