Senior Staff Video Systems Hardware Architecture Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $179,000–$268,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Dec 23, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Video Systems Hardware Architecture Engineer

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As a Senior Staff Video Systems/Hardware Architecture Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., you will lead a team focused on enhancing engineering efficiency and product quality by researching, designing, developing, and optimizing video codec and computer vision systems alongside hardware architecture. Your daily tasks include implementing complex video systems such as encoders and decoders, conducting algorithm decomposition for hardware development, and collaborating with customers to define new or modified designs across various markets like mobile, automotive, and IoT. You will ensure key performance indicators are met while driving problem resolution and improvement initiatives. The role requires expertise in algorithms, computer vision, and proficiency in C/C++, Python, and scripting languages. Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree plus 9 years, with a strong background in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.

Skills

C++ Python Computer_Vision Algorithms Linux Git CI/CD Docker Kubernetes AWS Terraform PostgreSQL SQLite VCS DV RTL SystemVerilog UVM Simulation Emulation

What you'll do

Leads the team to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality in video systems.
Designs and develops complex video codec and computer vision hardware architectures.
Analyzes customer requirements to define new or modified designs for various markets.
Ensures key performance indicators, system performance metrics are met for projects.
Drives problem resolution by identifying root causes and recommending improvements.
Conducts architecture studies and algorithm decomposition for hardware development.

What we're looking for

Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 7+ years of experience.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field and 9+ years of progressive experience.
Expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing video codec and computer vision systems.
Proficiency in hardware architecture, algorithms, logic design, modeling, and verification.
Experience in analyzing customer requirements to define new architectures or modify existing designs.
Strong skills in triaging problems to determine root cause and recommending solutions.

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