Senior Camera Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$155,896–$213,200 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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TL;DR · Senior Camera Engineer

The Senior Camera Engineer joins the Camera Engineering group to independently research, design, develop, implement, and verify complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks. This role involves working on the Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A functions including AWB, AEC, and AF, image quality, features, tuning tools, algorithms, logic design, modeling, and design verification. The engineer performs architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive requirements and specifications for hardware development. Key responsibilities include ensuring image quality, systems performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met while contributing to design reviews and project meetings. The position requires a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field to solve technical problems regarding camera system performance and hardware integration.

What you'll do

  • Research, design, develop, and verify complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks.
  • Develop and implement Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP) and 3A features like AWB, AEC, and AF.
  • Perform architecture, image quality module, and algorithm decomposition to drive hardware requirements.
  • Ensure image quality, system performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met.
  • Design and verify algorithms, features, logic designs, and models.
  • Develop and maintain tuning tools for image quality and features.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience researching, designing, developing, implementing, and verifying complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks.
  • Experience with Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP), 3A (AWB, AEC, AF), Image Quality, Features, and Tuning Tools.
  • Experience with algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, and design verification.
  • Ability to perform architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive requirements and specifications.
  • Ability to ensure image quality, systems performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met.
  • Ability to act as a strong contributor at design reviews and project meetings.

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