Camera 3A System Engineer, up to Sr. (IOT)

Company: Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: QCT Multimedia Camera System group creates embedded camera and imaging solutions for Qualcomm chipsets that power today’s most advanced IOT products. With dedicated hardware, multi-core processors and GPU, QCT imaging solutions achieve state of the art video/photo quality, and target applications requiring auto white balance, auto exposure control, auto focus, automatic scene detection and compensation. Key Responsibilities: * Developing camera auto exposure control (AEC) and auto focus (AF) algorithm for IP camera, sport camera, drone camera, and robotic camera. * Working with software teams to implement the new algorithms. The work includes the proper documentation and the verification approach for SW engineers. * Working with the test teams to design test methods for the algorithms and to facilitate the test of the new algorithms before SW release. * Working with customer engineers to solve various 3A issues. * Providing internal technical training courses. Minimum Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in AEC or AF camera algorithm. * Experience debugging and optimizing image quality issues in complex camera pipelines. * Good experience with Programming Language C++. * Ability to speak and write in English fluently. * Hands-on experience developing algorithms for embedded devices. * Working knowledge of Linux development and debugging environments. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in Phase Detection (PD) algorithm is a big plus. * Strong hands-on experience in AEC/AWB tuning, tuning strategy development, and image quality optimization. * Familiarity with Qualcomm camera tools and workflows, including platforms involving ISP-based tuning and validation. * Experience in large-scale software projects. * A self-driven and collaborative working style, with the ability to operate effectively across teams and project phases. Education Requirements * Master's, Imaging/Color/Optics Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering, and/or related field. * Preferred: Doctorate, Imaging/Color/Optics Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering, and/or related field. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Applicants: 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. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. 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. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law. To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.