The Systems Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s Multimedia Camera System group involves designing embedded camera and imaging solutions for advanced mobile devices. This position requires hands-on experience with system modeling for design verification and validation, as well as pre-Si emulation support for firmware and software. Day-to-day responsibilities include algorithm modeling in C/C++ on Windows VS2017 IDE, optimizing algorithms on CPUs, writing Python scripts for testing imaging use cases, developing ML algorithms for image processing, analyzing image quality issues, managing version control with Perforce, and automating test processes. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering fields, along with 5+ years of programming expertise in C/C++, Python, and other relevant languages. Familiarity with digital imaging algorithms and GPU libraries like CUDA is preferred.
Skills
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
What you'll do
Model imaging algorithms in C/C++ for Windows and Linux.
Optimize imaging algorithm models on CPU using C/C++ techniques.
Develop ML algorithms for image processing tasks.
Write Python scripts to test imaging use cases and automate processes.
Analyze image quality issues using C/C++ models and perform tuning.
Manage large codebase integration and testbench automation.
What we're looking for
5+ years of software engineering or systems engineering experience.
Proficient in C/C++, Python, and process automation scripting.
Experience with imaging algorithm modeling and optimization on CPU/GPU.
Familiarity with digital image processing and tuning techniques.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, distributed team environment.
Knowledge of version control (Perforce) and testbench automation.
Market check
Salary context
This
$99,400–$149,200
range sits above
12%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$141,900–$220,950
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$145,187–$213,531
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.
Qualcomm currently has
569 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$148,300–$224,400
across 536 roles with salary data.
C++
Python
OpenCV
Linux
DSP
Camera Image Signal Processor
3A Algorithms
Image Quality Tuning
Feature Development
System Performance Optimization
Technical Documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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
C
C++
Linux Kernel
ARM Architecture
Device Drivers
Camera HAL
3A Algorithms
MIPS GMSL I2C GPIO
MIPI
Linux V4L2
Android Camera Frameworks
OpenCL OpenGL
Qualcomm CamX
ISP Concepts
Multimedia Software Development
Embedded Systems
SoC-Level Software
CI/CD