Staff Camera Systems Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$148,300–$222,500 / yr
Posted
137 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 24, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $204k
This role $185k
$136k most similar roles pay here $266k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $177,581–$229,537 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $204k 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 623 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Staff Camera Systems Engineer

The Staff Camera Systems Engineer joins the Multimedia Systems Group on the camera firmware team to focus on imaging system design and development for mobile devices across various market tiers. This role involves embedded low-level camera driver design and development throughout the firmware life cycle, as well as end-to-end systems development, prototyping, and commercialization of new camera features and technologies. The ideal candidate possesses strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with microcontroller architecture, RTOS, or ARM architecture. Additional technical requirements include familiarity with Android, JTAG, ADB, and version control, alongside a background in digital signal processing and digital image processing. Preferred qualifications include assembly programming, fixed-point implementation knowledge, and experience developing and implementing image processing algorithms to solve complex imaging challenges within the mobile device ecosystem.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop low-level camera drivers throughout the entire firmware lifecycle.
  • Develop end-to-end systems for new camera features and technologies.
  • Prototype and commercialize innovative imaging technologies for mobile devices.
  • Implement image processing algorithms using C/C++ programming.
  • Develop software for microcontroller, RTOS, and ARM architectures.
  • Perform digital signal processing and digital image processing tasks.
  • Execute assembly programming and fixed-point implementations for embedded systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 4+ years of experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
  • Strong experience with C/C++ programming.
  • Experience with microcontroller architecture, RTOS, and/or ARM architecture.
  • Familiarity with Android, JTAG, ADB, and version control.
  • Strong background in digital signal processing and digital image processing.
  • Preferred 3-5 years of related industry experience.

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