Senior Camera Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$116,900–$175,300 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Dec 19, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $185k
This role $146k
$103k most similar roles pay here $249k

This role pays less than 84% of similar roles. Most pay $160,962–$209,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $185k for comparable roles.

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About Qualcomm

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

Qualcomm currently has 836 open roles on FindRole.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Camera Software Engineer

As a Senior Camera Software Engineer in the Engineering Group’s Camera Software Engineering team, you will lead research, design, and development of advanced camera technologies and software. Your daily tasks include enhancing imaging capabilities across applications such as smartphones, AR/VR devices, and automotive systems by integrating Human-Machine Interfaces, semiconductors, and ISPs. You will also work on expanding the use of computer vision in areas like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D medical imaging. The role requires expertise in debugging, automation, compilers, and algorithms, with a focus on image processing technologies and AR/VR integration. Ideal candidates should have experience as senior software engineers or similar roles and be proficient in C++, Python, and other relevant programming languages.

What you'll do

  • Develop advanced camera technologies and software for high-performance systems.
  • Integrate Human-Machine Interfaces, AR, VR, semiconductors, and ISPs in imaging solutions.
  • Enhance imaging capabilities across smartphones, AR/VR devices, and automotive applications.
  • Improve functionality of camera systems by expanding computer vision into new areas.
  • Push technological boundaries in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D medical imaging.

What we're looking for

  • Extensive experience in Human-Machine Interfaces, AR, VR, semiconductors, and image processing technologies.
  • Proven track record in developing high-performance camera systems with expertise in ISPs.
  • Strong background in enhancing imaging capabilities for smartphones, AR/VR devices, and automotive applications.
  • Experience in integrating advanced imaging technologies into diverse applications like BIM and 3D medical imaging.
  • Expertise in debugging, automation, compilers, and algorithms for software development.

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