Staff Camera Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$148,300–$222,500 / yr
Posted
48 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 16, 2027

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TL;DR · Staff Camera Engineer

The Staff Camera Engineer joins the Camera Engineering group to lead the research, design, development, implementation, and verification of complex camera systems. This role involves managing hardware and firmware tasks, including the Camera Image Signal Processor, 3A functions like AWB, AEC, and AF, and various image quality features. The engineer will perform architecture decomposition, algorithm decomposition, and modeling to drive requirements for hardware development while ensuring systems performance and power metrics are met. Key responsibilities include designing tuning tools, logic design, and performing design verification. The position requires expertise in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science to solve technical problems related to image quality modules and ISP area optimization. The role focuses on synthesizing ambiguous requirements into actionable development plans for advanced camera systems.

What you'll do

  • Research, design, develop, implement, and verify complex camera systems and hardware or firmware tasks.
  • Perform architecture, image quality modules, and algorithm decomposition to drive hardware requirements and specifications.
  • Develop and verify Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP) and 3A (AWB, AEC, AF) features.
  • Ensure image quality, systems performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met.
  • Create and implement comprehensive development plans for camera systems.
  • Perform logic design, modeling, and design verification for camera features.
  • Lead the synthesis of ambiguous or conflicting requirements into actionable technical specifications.

What we're looking for

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience in a related occupation.
  • Experience researching, designing, developing, implementing, and verifying complex camera systems and HW or FW tasks.
  • Experience with Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP), 3A (AWB, AEC, AF), Image Quality, Features, and Tuning Tools.
  • Experience with algorithms, features, logic design, modeling, and design verification.
  • Ability to perform architecture, IQ modules, algorithm, and feature decomposition to drive requirements and specifications.
  • Ability to ensure image quality, systems performance, ISP area, and power metrics are met.
  • Ability to communicate and implement a development plan and contribute to design reviews and project meetings.

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