Video DV Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$122,500–$183,700 / yr
Posted
16 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Feb 22, 2027

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This role $153k
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This role pays less than 64% of similar roles. Most pay $139,200–$215,275 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $153k versus about $177k for comparable roles.

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Video DV Engineer

The Video DV Engineer joins the Video Systems and HW Architecture team to research and develop video codec and computer vision hardware. This role involves designing, developing, implementing, and verifying video systems and hardware tasks including encoders, decoders, quality features, and computer vision modules. The engineer performs architecture studies, algorithm decomposition, and feature analysis to drive requirements while ensuring performance metrics for area and power are met. Day-to-day responsibilities include triaging problems to find root causes, collaborating with design and test teams, and writing technical documentation for customers across mobile, automotive, IoT, and XR markets. The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Python, computer architecture, and embedded systems. Candidates must possess expertise in hardware system design, circuit simulation software, and schematic capture to solve complex video processing challenges within diverse product ecosystems.

What you'll do

  • Research and develop video codec and computer vision hardware based on engineering expertise.
  • Design, implement, and verify video systems including encoders, decoders, and quality features.
  • Perform architecture studies and algorithm decomposition to drive hardware requirements and specifications.
  • Ensure all designs meet specific KPIs, system performance goals, and power/area metrics.
  • Triage technical problems to identify root causes and recommend effective fixes or improvements.
  • Analyze customer product requirements to develop new video and computer vision modules.
  • Develop basic features and components in alignment with product roadmaps and proposals.
  • Write detailed technical documentation and feature descriptions for users and customers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of experience in engineering fields.
  • Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of experience in engineering fields.
  • PhD in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
  • 2+ years of applicable video HW and/or Systems experience (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience with hardware system design, system integration, schematic capture, and circuit simulation software (preferred).
  • 2+ years of experience with programming (e.g., C, C++, Python), computer architecture, or embedded systems (preferred).
  • Experience in a large matrixed organization and interacting with senior leadership (preferred).

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