Staff Camera Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$148,300–$222,500 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 13, 2027

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $185k
$137k most similar roles pay here $255k

This role pays less than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $174,375–$228,137 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Staff Camera Engineer

As a Staff Camera Engineer within the Camera Engineering group, you will lead the research, design, development, and verification of complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks. Your daily responsibilities involve synthesizing ambiguous requirements to develop Image Signal Processor (ISP) functions, 3A features including AWB, AEC, and AF, image quality modules, tuning tools, and logic designs. You will perform architecture decomposition to drive specifications for hardware development while ensuring that image quality, system performance, ISP area, and power metrics are strictly met. The role requires expertise in algorithm development, modeling, and design verification. You will actively contribute to design reviews and project meetings to communicate and implement comprehensive development plans. This position focuses on solving technical challenges within camera systems, specifically addressing the integration of hardware and firmware components for high-quality imaging.

What you'll do

  • Research, design, develop, and verify complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks.
  • Develop features for Camera Image Signal Processors (ISP), 3A functions (AWB, AEC, AF), and image quality tools.
  • Perform architecture decomposition to drive requirements and specifications for hardware development.
  • Ensure all products meet specific image quality, system performance, ISP area, and power metrics.
  • Design and implement algorithms, logic designs, and modeling for camera features.
  • Create and execute comprehensive development plans for complex camera systems.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Three years of experience in a related occupation.
  • Experience researching, designing, developing, and verifying complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks.
  • Expertise in Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP), 3A (AWB, AEC, AF), Image Quality, and tuning tools.
  • Ability to perform architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive requirements for hardware development.
  • Proficiency in ensuring image quality, system performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met.

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