Computer Vision Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 94 days ago $148,300$222,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

Join Qualcomm’s Computer Vision Systems team as a Staff-level engineer, where you will develop and optimize advanced video processing and computer vision algorithms for Snapdragon-powered devices across various industries. Your daily tasks include defining system architecture, profiling performance on mobile platforms, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to commercialize cutting-edge technologies. You’ll leverage expertise in Python, C/C++, and frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow to enhance real-time visual analytics experiences. Ideal candidates have a strong background in computer vision, SoC architecture, and experience with embedded AI deployment, making significant contributions to the future of video technology at scale.

Skills

Python C/C++ PyTorch TensorFlow ONNX OpenCV FPGA RTL SoC deep learning architectures performance profiling tools hardware simulators

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement advanced video processing and computer vision algorithms from concept to production deployment.
  • Define system-level architecture for hardware and software requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Optimize algorithm performance under memory, compute, power, and bandwidth constraints on mobile/embedded platforms.
  • Write technical documentation and design specifications to guide internal teams and external partners effectively.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers across experience levels within the organization.
  • Influence key product, architecture, and organizational decisions through significant technical expertise.

What we're looking for

  • Strong background in computer vision and video processing algorithms.
  • Experience with real-time computer vision systems or embedded AI deployment.
  • Hands-on experience with modern deep learning architectures.
  • Solid understanding of SoC architecture and hardware/software interfaces.
  • Proficient coding skills in Python, C/C++, and ML/CV frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow.
  • Ability to work across algorithm, software, and hardware boundaries.
  • Experience using performance profiling tools and hardware simulators.

Market check

Salary context

This $148,300–$222,500 range sits above 44% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000$234,150

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$162,000$232,750

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 565 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$226,100 across 532 roles with salary data.

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