Senior Camera System Engineer

A leading technology innovator that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation.
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
AI

Description For Senior Camera System Engineer

Qualcomm is seeking a Senior Camera System Engineer to join their Camera Systems team in Shenzhen, China. This role is perfect for a passionate engineer with deep expertise in camera auto exposure and auto white balance algorithms. The position involves working on embedded imaging solutions for Snapdragon chipsets that power advanced mobile devices.

The role combines cutting-edge technology development with practical implementation, requiring expertise in both hardware and software aspects of camera systems. You'll be working with dedicated hardware, multi-core processors, DSP, and GPU cores to create state-of-the-art photography and video recording solutions, as well as scene data for image understanding and object detection.

As a Senior Camera System Engineer, you'll be part of Qualcomm's innovative engineering team, working on next-generation camera features and image quality improvements. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with advanced mobile imaging technology while balancing technical requirements with system constraints.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in camera and image processing technologies, with strong expertise in algorithm design and implementation. Knowledge of ISP pipelines, camera sensors, and optics is essential, along with proficiency in programming languages like C++, Python, and Matlab.

Qualcomm offers comprehensive benefits including world-class health coverage, financial planning support, wellbeing programs, and continuous learning opportunities. The company fosters a supportive, inclusive culture where innovative ideas are valued and career growth is prioritized through mentorship and development programs.

Last updated 6 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Camera System Engineer

  • Research and development for next generation camera features and image quality improvement
  • Prototype solutions on mobile platforms for proof of concept and demonstration purposes
  • Deployment and tuning support of solutions that improve the mobile imaging experience
  • Design of camera systems that balance power, memory, silicon area to maximize imaging performance
  • Design auto exposure / tone algorithm to achieve best camera image auto exposure quality
  • Design image processing algorithm and acceleration on CPU/GPU/DSP

Requirements For Senior Camera System Engineer

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science with 4+ years experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years
  • 5+ years working experience in camera and image processing technologies
  • Expert at camera 2A algorithm design and implementation
  • Deep understanding of ISP pipeline and brightness/color modules, camera sensors and optics
  • Linux SW development experience
  • Hands-on experience developing algorithms for mobile devices
  • Experience with C, C++, Python, Matlab
  • Customer support/camera tuning experience

Benefits For Senior Camera System Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Education Budget
  • World-class health coverage for employees and dependents
  • Financial planning and future preparation programs
  • Emotional/mental health support
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs

Interested in this job?

Jobs Related To Qualcomm Senior Camera System Engineer

Embedded IOT Systems Engineer, Senior

Senior Embedded IoT Systems Engineer position at Qualcomm focusing on end-to-end design of IoT components and embedded systems development.

Automotive Platform - Engineer Sr.

Senior Automotive Platform Engineering role at Qualcomm focusing on embedded software development, AUTOSAR, and functional safety for automotive systems.

Serdes PHY Analog Design Engineer

Senior-level Serdes PHY Analog Design Engineer position at Qualcomm, focusing on next-generation custom PHY designs for SoCs with 4-12+ years of experience required.

Senior Software Engineer - Cambridge, UK

Senior Software Engineer position at Qualcomm Technologies in Cambridge, UK, focusing on embedded systems and Python development for voice and music firmware tools.

AR / VR Architecture Power and performance systems engineer

Senior-level Power and Performance Systems Engineer position at Qualcomm, focusing on AR/VR architecture optimization for Snapdragon SoC platforms.