Video Software Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$94,200–$141,200 / yr
Posted
67 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Jan 2, 2027

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Below market

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This role $118k
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TL;DR · Video Software Engineer

As a #Video Software Engineer on the video software global development team, you will work with an international group of hardware, systems, and software engineers to develop and integrate cutting-edge video technology on Linux platforms powered by Snapdragon processors. You will design, implement, and commercialize user and kernel mode software modules while troubleshooting video and Agentic AI related frameworks and drivers on mobile and AI inferencing SOC platforms. The role requires expertise in C, C++, Java, and Python, along with experience in Linux Kernel development focusing on V4L2 and device driver programming. You will work with Android multimedia frameworks, H.264/H.265/AV1 compression standards, and streaming protocols like HLS and RTSP. Key technical skills include multi-threaded programming, computer vision, machine learning algorithms, and debugging tools such as Windbg and JTAG on ARM embedded systems.

What you'll do

  • Design, implement, and integrate user and kernel mode software modules on Qualcomm SoCs.
  • Develop and maintain video and Agentic AI related frameworks and drivers for mobile and AI platforms.
  • Ensure software meets specific performance, latency, power, robustness, and stability metrics.
  • Perform requirements analysis and troubleshoot issues within video and machine learning applications.
  • Implement video compression standards such as H264, H.265, and AV1.
  • Develop and integrate streaming protocols including HLS, HTTP, RTSP, and DASH.
  • Debug embedded systems using tools like Windbg and JTAG on Linux platforms.
  • Research and implement machine learning algorithms and computer vision technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with C and C++ programming languages.
  • Experience in Linux Kernel development focusing on V4L2 and device driver programming.
  • Knowledge of Android multimedia frameworks and video-related applications.
  • Expertise in video compression standards (H.264/H.265/AV1) and streaming protocols (HLS/HTTP/RTSP/DASH).
  • Experience with Agentic AI frameworks, machine learning algorithms, and computer vision.
  • Proficiency in ARM or other embedded SoC development and debugging using tools like Windbg and JTAG.
  • 1+ year of experience with Database Management Software, APIs, and Source Code Management Systems like Git or Perforce.

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