Staff Engineer_Customer Engineering_Camera
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 24
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
Qualcomm's Engineering Group / Software Applications Engineering team works on embedded software, camera driver development, and multimedia/video processing pipelines for its platforms. The Staff Engineer role focuses on camera sensor driver design and implementation, MIPI-CSI-2/PHY and bus protocol interfaces, V4L2 and FPDLINK integration, and video processing pipeline implementation for media applications. The position requires deep embedded software expertise and collaboration with teams across multiple time zones.
What you will do
- Embedded software and/or driver development
- Driver design and implementation with multiple camera vendor sensors such as - Sony, Aptina, OmniVision
- Video processing pipeline implementation for media applications (playback, capture, transcoding, streaming, voice call, etc.)
- Working with teams across multiple time zones
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Good work experience in embedded software and/or driver development. Candidate should be detail-oriented and have strong analytical and debugging skills, strong communication skills (written and verbal), working with teams across multiple time zones.
- Mandatory skills of C/C++ programming and operating systems.
- Working knowledge of MIPI-CSI-2 and PHY specification
- Working experience with bus protocols such as I2C/SPI
- Experience in driver design and implementation with multiple camera vendor sensors such as - Sony, Aptina, OmniVision
- V4L2 Experience with FPDLINK serializer/deserializers, CVBS, analog cameras
- Experience in video processing pipeline implementation for media applications (playback, capture, transcoding, streaming, voice call, etc.).
- Fluent in industry standard software development tools: debuggers, code revision control systems (GIT, Perforce), IDEs and build tools.
- Experience - 11 to 15 years.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- 2+ years of experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
- 1+ year of experience with debugging techniques.
Preferred qualifications
- Familiarity with camera imaging pipeline such as 3A (focus/white balance/exposure), HDR, color correction, etc., is a plus.
- Exposure to Video pre- and post-processing algorithms, motion compensation & estimation, deinterlacing, etc., for subjective quality enhancement is a plus.
- Knowledge of computer vision, Video Analytics (facial recognition, object recognition) is a plus.
- Knowledge of one or more Real-Time Operating Systems is preferred: which includes Android, QNX, Embedded Linux.
- Solid understanding of ARM assembly language and low level software/hardware interface design, debugging is a plus.
Benefits and support
- Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process.
- Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.
- Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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