Senior Camera Software Engineer

Qualcomm

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $130,187–$175,300 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Closes: Dec 21, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $153k

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This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $160,962–$209,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k 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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TL;DR · Senior Camera Software Engineer

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The Senior Camera Software Engineer role at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. involves independently designing, developing, and implementing camera software including ISP, 3A algorithms, image quality features, and tuning tools. This position requires working closely with customers and HLOS vendors like Google to architect and develop camera features while ensuring successful conformance tests and meeting performance metrics. The engineer will use C++, Python, and scripting languages to automate tasks, debug complex issues, and enhance user interfaces. Key skills include expertise in algorithms, debugging, automation, and UI design within the context of large-scale mobile device software development.

Skills

C++ Python Linux Git CI/CD OpenGL V4L2 HAL ISP AWB AEC AF Image_Quality Tuning_Tools Google_Certification Performance_Optimization Power_Metrics Debugging Automation

What you'll do

Designs and develops camera software including ISP, 3A algorithms, image quality features.
Decomposes architecture and modules to set requirements for hardware and software integration.
Collaborates with HLOS vendors like Google and Microsoft on camera feature development.
Ensures successful conformance tests and certification by standards bodies such as Google.
Optimizes performance and power metrics for camera software across various devices.
Troubleshoots and debugs complex issues in camera algorithms and image processing features.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in designing and developing camera software including ISP, 3A algorithms, image quality features.
Proficient in architecting and implementing camera features for integration with HLOS vendors like Google and Microsoft.
Strong debugging skills and automation expertise to ensure successful conformance tests and certification compliance.
Deep understanding of performance and power metrics optimization for camera software.
Experience working independently on moderately complex projects with minimal supervision.

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