EVA Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
San Diego, CA Posted 52 days ago $122,500$183,700 / year

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TL;DR

The Senior Computer Vision Engineer role at Qualcomm’s Computer Vision Systems team involves leading technical direction across projects and driving solutions from research through production deployment for advanced Snapdragon-powered devices. This multidisciplinary position requires expertise in computer vision and image/video processing algorithms, combined with hardware/software co-optimization skills to enhance everyday experiences like video playback and innovative device technologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining system-level architecture, optimizing algorithm performance on mobile platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams for technology commercialization, and providing technical mentorship. Essential qualifications are strong coding skills in Python and C/C++, experience with ML/CV frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, and a solid understanding of SoC architecture. This role offers significant opportunities to shape the future of video and computer vision at scale within a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Skills

Python C/C++ PyTorch TensorFlow ONNX OpenCV SoC architecture FPGA prototyping RTL design Performance profiling tools Hardware simulators Computer vision algorithms Video processing algorithms

What you'll do

  • Lead architecture definition for system-level and algorithmic features.
  • Optimize performance of algorithms under hardware constraints on mobile/embedded devices.
  • Write technical documentation to guide internal teams and external partners.
  • Mentor engineers across experience levels and influence technical decisions beyond the team.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize technologies and enhance visual analytics.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 2+ years of experience or higher-level degrees with less experience.
  • Expertise in computer vision and video processing algorithms.
  • Proficient in SoC architecture and hardware/software interfaces.
  • Hands-on experience with deep learning architectures and ML/CV frameworks.
  • Strong coding skills in Python, C/C++ for production-quality development.
  • Experience with real-time computer vision systems or embedded AI deployment.
  • Familiarity with performance profiling tools and hardware simulators.

Market check

Salary context

This $122,500–$183,700 range sits above 44% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$130,662$185,400

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 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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