Visual Tech Systems Project Engineer

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$148,300–$222,500 / yr
Posted
130 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 31, 2026

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This role $185k
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This role pays less than 51% of similar roles. Most pay $155,300–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $189k 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 · Visual Tech Systems Project Engineer

The Visual Tech Systems Project Engineer joins the Camera Engineering team to drive innovation in visual technology systems. This role serves as an engineering lead responsible for the on-time delivery of visual technology IPs, including architecture, system design, hardware, software, documentation, and tools. The primary focus is ensuring these components meet specific power and performance KPIs while maintaining stability for product launches. Candidates will work on embedded camera and imaging solutions, image signal processor (ISP) designs, visual analytics, video codec IPs, and advanced algorithms for computer vision and image processing. Required expertise includes integrated chipset architecture, systems engineering, and the full IP development lifecycle from concept to commercialization. Preferred technical skills include digital signal processing, color science, and experience with image processing pipelines and video analytics to solve complex problems in mobile, automotive, and IoT devices.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the engineering lead for projects involving visual technology IPs.
  • Ensure on-time delivery of architecture, systems design, hardware, and software components.
  • Develop embedded camera and imaging solutions including image signal processor (ISP) technologies.
  • Design and implement video codec architectures and advanced algorithms for computer vision.
  • Meet power, performance, and stability KPIs to ensure successful product launches.
  • Manage the full IP development lifecycle from initial concept to commercialization.
  • Provide technical clarity and track key issues across various project milestones.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience.
  • PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience in Software, Hardware, or Systems Engineering for candidates with a Bachelor's degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in integrated chipset architecture, systems engineering, or HW/SW design.
  • Strong knowledge of the IP development life cycle from concept to commercialization.
  • Experience in digital signal processing and image processing algorithms.
  • Knowledge of color science, ISP pipelines, video codecs, and video analytics.

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