Senior Camera Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Salary
$155,896–$213,200 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 14, 2027

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This role $185k
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TL;DR · Senior Camera Engineer

As a Senior Camera Engineer within the Camera Engineering group, you will independently research, design, develop, implement, and verify complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks. Your daily responsibilities involve managing Image Signal Processor (ISP) functions, 3A features including Auto White Balance, Auto Exposure Control, and Auto Focus, as well as image quality, tuning tools, algorithms, logic design, modeling, and design verification. You will perform architecture decomposition for IQ modules and features to drive specific requirements for hardware development while ensuring that system performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met. The role requires expertise in camera systems and technical proficiency in the specified hardware and firmware components. This position focuses on solving complex imaging problems by optimizing image quality and developing robust algorithms within the mobile and embedded camera technology space.

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) features and 3A functions like AWB, AEC, and AF.
  • Perform architecture decomposition to drive requirements and specifications for hardware development.
  • Optimize image quality, system performance, ISP area, and power metrics.
  • Design and verify camera algorithms, logic designs, and modeling tools.
  • Develop and maintain tuning tools for camera systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a 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/firmware tasks.
  • Expertise in Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP), 3A (AWB, AEC, AF), Image Quality, features, and tuning tools.
  • Ability to perform architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive requirements and specifications.
  • Experience ensuring 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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