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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: 9 days ago
Closes: Nov 24, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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As a Video Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing video and computer vision technologies across mobile, automotive, XR, IoT, and compute domains. Your primary responsibilities include researching and developing cutting-edge video codecs and hardware systems, designing and implementing video encoder and decoder solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product requirements are met. You will leverage programming languages such as C, C++, and Python, alongside expertise in computer architecture and embedded systems, to drive innovation and improve system performance metrics. This role requires a strong background in hardware design and integration, with experience in schematic capture and circuit simulation software, making it ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of video technology at scale.

Skills

C C++ Python Computer_Vision Video_Codec Hardware_Design Schematic_Capture Embedded_Systems System_Integration Simulation_Software CI/CD

What you'll do

Applies knowledge to research and develop video codec and computer vision hardware.
Designs, implements, and verifies video systems including encoders, decoders, and quality features.
Studies architecture and algorithms to drive requirements for hardware development.
Ensures KPIs, performance metrics, and power consumption targets are met.
Tries problems to determine root causes and recommends solutions for improvement.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 2+ years of engineering experience.
Master's degree in a relevant field with 1+ year of engineering experience.
PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.
2+ years of video hardware and systems experience.
Experience with hardware design tools and programming languages like C/C++/Python.
Ability to research, develop, and verify video codec and computer vision hardware.
Collaborates with teams to analyze customer requirements for new designs.

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